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Sweden
Located in Northern Europe, Sweden is one of the Scandinavian countries, together with Norway and Denmark. Openness and equality are the key values of the Swedish culture; your au pair will expect to be treated fairly but will also treat others with respect. You can expect your Swedish au pair to openly communicate with you. The family in Sweden is extremely important. It is shown by law and policies (such as one of the best maternity or pate [Read more...]
Located in Northern Europe, Sweden is one of the Scandinavian countries, together with Norway and Denmark. Openness and equality are the key values of the Swedish culture; your au pair will expect to be treated fairly but will also treat others with respect. You can expect your Swedish au pair to openly communicate with you.
The family in Sweden is extremely important. It is shown by law and policies (such as one of the best maternity or paternity leave, or the right to reduce your workload until your child is 8 years old) but also by promoting family-friendly environments in restaurants & parks or in public transportation.
In Sweden most children get involved in extra-curricular activities, and this carries through later in life. As a result, your Swedish au pair will most likely have child care experience through coaching children at sports clubs or volunteering in child care related organizations.
Swedes will typically move out of their parents’ home to pursue post-secondary education, unless they study in the same city, in which case they may move out in their mid-twenties. In Swedish families, all family members participate in chores, so you can expect your Swedish au pair to naturally help around the house and with common chores.
In order to obtain a driver’s license in Sweden, one must attend driver’s education classes and a practical class on driving in poor conditions; then come the theoretical and practical tests. A learner’s permit can be obtained at 16 years old and a full driving license at 18. It is always recommended that you discuss your driving needs with au pairs during the interview process.
You can expect your Swedish au pair to be very proficient in English, in reading and writing thanks to the educational system but also in listening and speaking since most content in the media or movies on TV are not translated, only subtitled.
[Read less...]Child Care Experience
I have worked at a school with kids from the ages 6-10 years old, for one year. My main task was to help a girl with ADHD. In August 2023 I started to work at the kindergarten that I'm currently working at and I will work there until the end of June 2024. My main tasks at the kindergarten is to look after the kids and play with them. I work with kids between the ages 1-3 years. Between August 2022 and June 2023, I worked at a school where I cared for children between the ages 8-9 years. I helped the kids with Math, reading and writing. I also played with the kids during their breaks outside. Between October 2019 and January 2021, I cared for 3 siblings Klara (4), Gustav (8) and Axel. I picked the kids up from kindergarten and school. When we got home I helped them prepare dinner and sat with them at the table while they ate. After dinner, we played, both inside and outside. We draw and read books. Before they went to bed I helped them brush their teeth and put on pajamas. Between April and August 2021, I cared for 2 siblings ages 2 and 5 years. I picked the kids up from kindergarten. When we got home we played a little bit before dinner. Then I cooked them dinner. Lastly, between April 2021 and January 2022, I cared for Oliver (2) and Alexander (4). I played with them and cooked dinner.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with family and friends, traveling, volunteering at a cat shelter, taking care of my pets, watching soccer, going to the gym, walking in the nature
Comments
I would love to become an au pair because I love kids and I love to travel and meet new people. Because I love kids, travel and meet new people I feel like this program is perfect for me. I would say that I'm qualified to participate in this program because I really care about kids and I have a lot of experience when its comes to taking care of kids.