Paid Childcare Work in Germany!

  Germany

• Munich: 
Munich (Munchen)

Length of Position: 6-12 months

Description: Salary and benefits vary by family and the area of Switzerland you're placed in. On average, you will be working 30 hours per week, five days a week. You will have two days of the week off and often times you will have much of the day to yourself if the children are attending school. Families prefer a year long commitment (August/September- July) but there are some placements that can be made September-December or January-July.

Highlights: * A chance to broaden your perspective and worldview
* An economical way to live and travel abroad
* A chance to participate in and learn local cultural activities and lifestyles (e.g.: sports, music)
* Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about
* The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
* A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume, exhibiting your diligence, independence, and intercultural experiences
* A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills
* A chance to learn or build on your French language skills

Cultural Embrace Offers:
* Job Offer Prior to Departure
Cultural Embrace provides a pre-arranged paid position in the childcare industry.

* Compensation
Income varies from country to country. However, the average net income is 80 Euros/week (approximately USD100/week).

* Accommodations & Board
Your placement includes a private room, and typically a shared bathroom with your sponsored family. All meals and local transportation are included with your local family.

* Visa Assistance
Cultural Embrace will assist you with obtaining your visa. For non-EU citizens, you will be entering on a student visa and need to take foreign language classes (not necessarily for the full duration of your childcare placement). The fee to receive your student visa is NOT included in your program fee.

* Arrival Assistance
Your host family will meet and greet you at the closest airport, train, or bus station and take you to your new home.

* Travel Insurance: Basic Major Medical Coverage
Our policy provides basic medical coverage. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travel insurance.

* Cultural Embrace Kit
Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad.

* Full-time Representation
Cultural Embrace provides representation in the United States and your local host country prior to, during, and after your placement.

Qualifications:
- 18-25 years old
- US passport-holding citizens qualify for the au pair visa with sponsorship from family
- EU passport-holding citizens can stay up to 12 months.
- Enjoy working with children, experience required
- Open to foreign cultures and living abroad
- High level of responsibility, patience, and adaptability
- Dedication to the full term of commitment
- High school diploma

Minimum Education: High School

Salary / Pay: The average net income is 80 Euros per week (approximately USD100/week). Private room, full board, and local transportation are included for all placements with your host family.

Experience Required: yes

Prior Childcare Experience Required

This Program is open to American and European Participants.

Participants Travel to Germany Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Cultural Embrace's Mission Statement: Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"