We accept au pairs, between the age 18-25, in August/September for 9-12 months and in January for 6, 8 or 12 months. We sometimes can also accept summer au pairs in May/June for 2-3 months.
Au Pairs in Iceland are expected to:
・Be at least 18 years old, but not older than 25 years old. ・Have obtained secondary school/high school diploma or its equivalent. ・Have practical child-care experience. ・Have a good command of the English language. ・Even though it is not compulsory it is very recommended that the au pair holds a valid driver license. ・Want to stay with the family for 6-12 months, depending on the time of arrival. ・Be prepared to work 30 hours per week taking care of children and doing general household chores. ・Baby-sit from time to time in the evenings, max. 3 times a week, paid extra. ・Prepare light meals. ・Become a member of the family and follow the house rules. ・Enroll into Icelandic language course, which is compulsory, at the au pair's expense. ・Follow and sign the rules set by the IAPA - International Au Pair Association. ・Follow and sign, with their host family, the agreement regarding au pairs in Iceland, based on the rules set by the Council of Europe. ・Follow the Icelandic rules regarding visa procedure and registration.
Au Pairs in Iceland receive:
・9.500 IKR min. (ca. US$135) per week in pocket money. ・Free room and board. ・Private room. ・One and a half day off per week. ・At least one weekend off per month. ・One week off with pocket money for every 6 months completed. ・Au Pairs travel cost. The au pair pays her/his way to the host country but the family reimburses 1/12 (one/twelfth) of the total cost of the airfare, each month the au pair stays or max ISK 54.000 for one year. ・The Icelandic host family is responsible for medical and accidental insurance of the au pair. ・Support from the agency. ・December Festival and meetings with Club Au Pair.