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Au Pair Training
The Au Pair Academy
The AuPairCare Au Pair Academy is a mandatory orientation and training program designed to ensure that your au pair has a solid knowledge of child development and safety as well as an understanding of the responsibilities that come with living with and caring for children of an American family. The Au Pair Academy's goal is to make certain that every au pair is prepared to provide your children with the best care upon arrival to your home.
The AuPairCare Au Pair Academy training staff, led by Tracye Warfield, conduct discussions, activities and hands-on practical childcare training during the intensive 4-day orientation and training at our state-of-the-art New Jersey campus, a short distance from New York City. The professional AuPairCare Au Pair Academy staff are available throughout the program to support au pairs during their stay.
If you have an infant or are expecting, learn more about our Infant Specialized
Au Pair Training Program.
Au pair training topics include:
- Roles & responsibilities of an AuPairCare au pair
- Stages of child development (infant to young teen)
- Keeping children safe at every age
- Professional hands-on CPR & First Aid training utilizing the American Heart Association course curriculum
- Information on bathing & feeding American children
- Strategies for caring for more than one child at a time
- Games & activities for stimulating child development
- American culture & the typical American household
- Creating a positive working relationship with host parents
- Responsibilities & safety precautions for driving in the USA
- General household safety & hygiene
During the Au Pair Academy program, au pairs attend small group sessions that provide in-depth information on elements of child safety, behavior and development. AuPairCare au pairs participate in activities that will help reinforce learning including what to do in an emergency, age appropriate indoor & outdoor activities and child nutrition. Each of these exercises increase confidence, thoughtful decision-making and prepare your au pair for a successful experience caring for your children.
The AuPairCare Au Pair Academy training program is also a great way for au pairs to share questions and concerns in a supportive environment. Au pairs become fast friends and frequently stay in touch once they are in their host communities.
Tracye Warfield brings over 13 years of Organizational Development, Marketing and Communications experience to AuPairCare. She graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism and spent 9 years with Bank of America managing training and leadership development processes. Tracye has also worked as a consultant; designing training curricula, facilitating seminars and workshops and coaching executives.
