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Au Pairs From Italy The Italian culture is reach and diverse, from its architecture, art, fashion, to cuisine! Food is usually a means to tie family members and friends. You can expect your Italian au pair to be well educated, eager to participate in your family life, and to warm up rather easily to your family and child(ren). For Italians, family is at the center of their lives, providing stability, support, and guidance to one another. Exte [Read more...]
Au Pairs From Italy
The Italian culture is reach and diverse, from its architecture, art, fashion, to cuisine! Food is usually a means to tie family members and friends. You can expect your Italian au pair to be well educated, eager to participate in your family life, and to warm up rather easily to your family and child(ren).
For Italians, family is at the center of their lives, providing stability, support, and guidance to one another. Extended family usually live near-by and relatives often meet for gatherings and meals. The family provides financial support and children often live at home while attending post-secondary schools. Children tend to move out late from their parents’ home and remain very close to their family once living on their own. You can expect your Italian au pair to be warm and caring.
EurAupair has been pairing qualified, loving au pairs with American host families for three decades. We know you'll love welcoming an au pair from Italy into your home and enjoy the cultural exchange that occurs when you both share your backgrounds.
General Facts About Italy and Italian Culture
Italy has a long history and a rich culture that makes it one of the world's most fascinating places. You'll learn more about the country from your au pair, such as the following facts:
- Italy has 59 million people living in it.
- The country has very uneven population centers, with many people flocking to cities like Rome, the Po Valley and Naples, while countrysides are less population-dense.
- Italian is the official language of Italy, though most people also speak English, and French and German are also spoken.
- Many Italians become au pairs for the opportunity to visit the United States.
- Italians love their families, and their lives are fast-paced but orderly.
- When Italians return to their country after being an au pair, they have better job prospects.
Family Life and Children in Italy
Italian au pairs will likely have gained most of their child care experience doing regular babysitting, usually for relatives, caring for cousins, nephews and nieces, or caring for children in their neighborhood. Some Italian au pairs will also have been camp counselors or educators.
Italian families enjoy spending time together, especially meal times. Mothers often cook for the family, and extended family will join together for meals. Children help with chores around the home from an early age.
Driving Skills Upon Au Pair Arrival
In Italy, the minimum age to obtain a driver’s license (or learner’s permit) is 18 years old. In order to get a driver’s license, Italians must pass a written exam as well as a practical exam. The cost of driving lessons and of the written and practical exams is not cheap, but more affordable than other European countries.
Since gridlock is common in Italian cities, most drivers have experience in difficult conditions and feel comfortable driving in urban environments.
Current Au Pair Education
Italians obtain their secondary education from age 6 and continue through age 16. Many go on to college, which is fairly cheap because most of the schools are supported by the state. College has become more common among young people in recent years, as the international job market becomes more competitive.
Communication and Language Skills
Although English is mandatory in Italian schools, their spoken English skills are not the highest among Western European countries. Their English level will compare to the one of the French and Spanish people. Your Italian au pair will most likely have a better understanding of English in writing and reading so do not hesitate to use written communication especially early on the program.
Unlike in many other European countries, English TV shows are dubbed in Italy, which means Italians do not hear frequent examples of how to pronounce English words. They may get pronunciations wrong at first. In fact, many au pairs want to come to the United States to improve their English skills and get experience speaking the language.
Italians do often use their hands to convey their points and display emotion. They love to talk and will engage socially to speak English more frequently.
Religion for Families in Italy
The vast majority of Italians practice Catholicism, and the head of the religious lives in the Vatican, which is in Rome. The Muslim population has also grown in the country.
Diet in Another Host Country
Food plays a central role in Italian life. Preparing food is seen as a way to socialize and show people you care about them. Meals often center on cheese and pasta, and wine also makes an appearance at most dinners. Tomato-based pasta dishes are popular in the south, and, of course, Italians invented pizza. Espresso coffee is also quite popular.
Hosting an Italian Au Pair
Are you ready to open your home as a host family to au pairs from Italy? You and your family will treasure this enriching experience. Get in touch with us to learn more about the opportunities for au pairs. You can start by filling out our application, and we'll find Italian au pairs for you to interview and begin a cultural exchange experience.
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Child Care Experience
I took care of Shinji (5) from November 2018 to March 2019. We used to play together, i gave him his bath and put him down to a nap. My main childcare experience is with my nephew, Photsawee, now 7, who I consider like a brother. I learned a lot through him. I helped him shower, changed his diapers when he was little, I taught him the alphabet or how to count. i would create some activities so we could play together or read him stories. I also cared for a 5 year old from November 2018 to January 2019, we would play together, read him stories and take a shower.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I like science theory, world history, all kind of music, sci-fi, paranormal or romance novel, art and Architecture, and lately I'm interest in martial arts. I love is drawing, singing, reading and watching TV shows ,swimming, badminton and basketball.
Comments
I would love to discover the American cultural and gain some professional and personal experience before returning to Thailand. I would like to better my English and caring for children. Children is pure, they are like a canvas, just little thing can effects their emotion that will shape their personality in the future, like a color painting on canvas. I would like to be part of the painters. Kids deserve love, attention, caring and protection, It will be a wonderful opportunity to be a part of their childhood memory.
Child Care Experience
Between March and December 2014, I babysat Rebeca (5) for 10 hours a week. I bathed her, gave her dinner, helped her with homework and played with her. I watched Valentina (3) and Luis (1) from June to October 2018 for 35 hours a week. I dressed them up, bathed them, played with them, took them outside, changed Luis's diapers and gave them meals. I worked in a kids club taking care of children ages 3 to 10 years old from February to December 2018. I played with them. watched them during activities and helped them to change clothes. I worked at school taking care of children ages 8 to 15 years old from April to December 2018. I assisted during their activities and watched them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Dancing, reading, watching series and movies, hanging out with friends, running, practicing volleyball, swimming.
Comments
I am first aid certified. I want to become an au pair because I love children, and I love the way they see the world. They have so much to teach and being with them is always exciting and inspiring. Also I want to meet new people, new places, new cultures and improve my english. I am very responsible, hardworking, careful, helpful, brave, fun and lovely. I can also adapt and learn fast, so I believe we will have a wonderful experience.
Child Care Experience
From July to November 2019, 5 days a week for 8 hours a day, I took care of Thiago from the time he was 1 month old. I did general baby care. In February 2017, 5 days a week for 3 hours a day, I babysat Juan Jose. I bathed him, fed him, put him to sleep and we played. In January 2016, 5 days a week for 3 hours a day, I cared for Jacobo (5). I prepared his food, helped him with school activities and we played. From April to August 2015, 5 days a week, for 3 hours a day, I looked after Juan (6). I prepared his food, helped him with school activities and I took him to soccer school.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, traveling, training at the gym, riding a bike, jogging
Comments
I would like to be an au pair because I like children and to apply to this program is important to have clarity about that. I really care about childcare and I think I am appropriate because I have the necessary qualities to do a good job with them; I am patient, careful, responsible and competent person.
Child Care Experience
My first experience babysitting was with Luisana (9). I started to care for her in 2015 when I was 15 years old. Looking after Luisana has been an amazing experience because I was able to see how she was growing and how her tastes and interests have changed over the years. From October 2017 to July 2018, I volunteered at a Preschool with children from 3 to 6 years old. I had the opportunity to learn how to plan recreational and educational activities for a group of children, as it is very different playing a game for a single child than for a group of twenty children. I also had the responsibility of teaching children the basic things such as colors, animals, vowels, letters, going to the bathroom and reading. From January 2018 to February 2019, I was Sarah's babysitter (1), I had to prepare her lunch, fed her, help her to develop the skills that a baby of her age begins to learn, entertaining her with toys or helping her to sleep. In August 2018, I worked in a summer camp with children from 3 to 6 years old, this experience was amazing because I could develop my creativity while also creating fun and entertaining activities for children.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Photography, cook, hanging out with my friends, reading books , listen music , watching Tv shows and movies, helping others in social works, playing basket and swimming
Comments
I want to become an au pair because I love spending time with children and make unforgettable memories. I would like to improve my English skills and learn about other cultures. I consider myself qualified because I have lots of babysitting\ experience. I think that my greatest strengths are that I am a patient, honest, responsible, committed, collaborative, caring, kind and respectful person. I like to give children the whole attention they need, protect them and love them. Additionally, I want to teach them about my culture and language. I hope to be part of your family and your kids see me as their big sister
Child Care Experience
From September to December 2017, I worked as a volunteer in the hospital of pediatric specialities in my city where I was able to care for children from 1 to 18 years old. I planned recreational activities, organized the playground, kept the place clean for the children and prepared food for them. They could play, sing, dance, make crafts, paint our faces and use the trampoline. Between June 2017 and August 2018 I babysat Antonella (9), I helped her to make her art school homework and thanks to my passion for art I have been able to share incredible experiences and spending time with her drawing, coloring, painting and making beautiful works of art that have helped express everything that she wants to say. On vacation we went to the movies, to the theater with their cousins and to the pool. From September 2018 to June 2019 I took care of Douglas (2) and Eduardo (6). I have taught them reading, diction, locution, writing and how to be more curious. I liked to teach the baby the colors, numbers and names of things. He was learning to speak and he was very sweet.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, writing, cooking, crafts, graphic desing, photography, art, painting, drawing, web design, makeup, acting, online classes, recycling, childcare, languages. Soccer, basketball, tennis, swimming, cycling, roller skate, baseball and jogging
Comments
I would like be au pair to improve my English and live with a host family that could share their culture. Leaning another culture and other customs surrounded by people who want to teach me will be a great experience in my life. I am really excited about this opportunity,as it will idevelop my personal background and I will learn to see the world through your children's eyes.
Child Care Experience
Between January-February 2019 I took care of Hillary (4). I woke her up, bathed her, dress her up, prepared meals for her, picked her up from the school and helped her with homework. In 2018 I babysat Paulina (6) and Pablo (3). I prepared meals for them, helped them with homework and played with them. I worked in a preschool from December 2016 to January 2019 with a group of children ages 3 months to 6 years old. I did activities with them, gave them snacks, played with them and took them to a park.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Practicing sports, dancing, watching series, reading books, swimming, and riding roller skates.
Comments
I am first aid certified. I think that I'm the best baby sister because I love kids, they are the future of the world and I'm a big example of responsibility, patient and love. I like teaching them as I like learning of them, and I want the experience of travel, to other countries and take care of beautiful kids while I can learn other languages and meet new cultures for me. I’m a comprehensive person, very patient, funny, friendly and loving,
Child Care Experience
From August 2015 to October 2019, I worked with kids 1 to 12 years old at children's parties twice a week. I was responsible for all the entertainment and changed it depending on the age of the children. Additionally, I worked at a summer camp with kids ages 9 to 15 years old for the month of August from 2015 to 2019. Here, I would take care of the children for a complete week where I served them food, supervised them, made sure they tidied up their rooms, and did recreational activities and sports with them. Additionally, from April to October 2019, I babysat Joshua (3 mths) 2 days a week. I took care of him, fed him, bathed him, changed his diapers, supervised him while he napped, played with him, and helped him develop his motor skills. Finally, from June 2016 to March 2019, I watched Massiel (3) once a week. This included taking care of her, feeding her, picking her up from music class, and helping her with her homework.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
traveling, discovering new places, outdoor activities, camping, climbing, yoga, swimming, biking, watching sports, cooking, watching TV series, going to movies, going to dinner with friends, dancing, learning new things, animals, helping people, soccer, volleyball, swimming, and baseball.
Comments
I want to become an au pair because I think this program will be enriching for my personal life. I want to improve my English and the best way to do this is living with a family that speaks English and has a different culture. Also, this is an opportunity to learn English while I do what I love which is work with children. I love their imagination and spontaneity. I like to learn, have new experiences, and be challenged. I am patient and adapt easily to new situations. I am able to work well under pressure, I enjoy teaching, and I like sharing my knowledge with other people. To be an au pair, it is necessary to be responsible, creative, patient, outgoing, disciplined, honest, and mature. All of these are qualities that have been forged in me through teaching and experiences from my childhood. For these reasons, I want to be an au pair and I think I am qualified. Finally, I am first aid certified.
Child Care Experience
I worked for a karate association helping with a group of children ages 7 years and older from January 2012 until 2017 where I assisted with training, admin, transport, and extra classes. I've been caring for Xanthe (14) since January 2018. I drive her around, help her with homework, prepare meals, practice driving with her and assist with chores. From January 2014 until July 2019 I cared for Skyla (1), Daniel (9) and Jan (15). It included keeping them safe, helping with homework and entertaining, changing Skyla's diapers, feeding her, preparing her bottles.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Doing photography, traveling, camping, hiking, motorcycle riding, baking, and cooking, practicing karate, surfing, ice skating, playing darts, swimming, canoeing, sandboarding, rock climbing, roller skating, playing bowling, riding bikes, practicing rugby, volleyball, cricket, fishing.
Comments
Since I was young I would always play with the children. I have a very caring heart so if I can get an opportunity to help a family to work abroad in their home, it will really make my heart smile. I love learning new things every day and I recently heard I have a learning spirit so for me to have a chance to learn a new culture makes me super excited. My soul is adventurous and it makes me very happy to realize that I can explore while taking pictures in my spare time. The opportunity to work abroad and help another family with their children will make my heart smile. I know what it is like to be an older child and to be there to help and protect my sibling.
Child Care Experience
Between 2017 and 2019, I cared for Pedro (4) for 3 days a week. I played with him, helped with homework, fed him and got him ready for bed. I worked in a kids club practicing sports, painting and drawing with children ages 2 to 7 years old. Between March and October 2019, I cared for Diego (1) feeding him and playing with him. Finally, I cared for Renata (1) every Saturday from February to October 2019. I changed her diapers, gave her bottles.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Playing soccer, reading, dancing, watching movies, painting, making a lemon pie, creating art, things for holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, coaching soccer, taking pictures, going to the gym and doing body combat.
Comments
I want to be an au pair because I think it's a special and big opportunity to improve my English, apart from studying, I can mix with people who have a different culture from mine and so I can learn and everything that I learn I will develop when I return to my country, the best, this going to happen because I'm going to do something that I really enjoy, caring for children. I think I´m a good candidate because apart from being prepared for the career with the subject of child psychology and psychometric test, I have the facility to relate to children, it´s nice to play with them, make them laugh, teach them new things, if there something that for me is priceless, it really is to see how they smile when we do some activities that they love or when we play I consider myself an honest, responsible, tolerant, kind girl who enjoys a lot what she does.
Child Care Experience
**I am willing to care for children 1 year and older.** In 2019, I took care of Fidan (4) and Dilara (2) three days/week. My responsibilities were meal preparation, supervising, driving them where needed. Between July 2018 - December 2019 I cared for Lunis (4) two days/month. I used to bath him, do his laundry, prepare meals, plan activities, and supervise his chores. I've been working in a kindergarten taking care of a group of children ages of newborns to 5 years old since August 2019, 5 days/week. My responsibilities are diaper changing, playing with children, putting them sleep, etc. Since July 2018 I've occasionally cared for my cousin (3). I take him outside to the zoo, playground, etc.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Hiking in the forest, going to the amusement park, meeting friends, family activities, reading, cycling, playing badminton and hockey, cycling.
Comments
I am first aid certified. I love children, caring for them, and experiencing how they grow up and made the progress. I am very kind to children which make it easier for children to build trust in me. I want to teach children new things in a playful and joyful way, accompany them in everyday life and be like a sister to them. I also want to see how families live in the US, how other children grow up there, and how the education methods are. I would love to explore the USA. I think being an Au Pair gives you the best of both worlds. I have a lot of experiences due to family and my work at the daycare.