Paid Childcare Work in Italy 2010

  Italy

• Florence: 
Florence
• Rome: 
Roma (Rome)
• Milan: 
Milan
• All Other Areas in Italy: 
Pisa,  Naples,  Genoa,  Capri,  Rimini
• Sicily: 
Palermo
• Torino: 
Torino (Turin)

Length of Position: 3-6 months

Description: Salary and benefits vary by family and the area of Italy you're placed in. On average, you will be working 25-30 hours per week (5-6 hours, 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 during the summer where you'd go on vacation with the family in resort towns to look after the children.

Highlights:
International Childcare Offers:
*An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
*An economical way to live and travel abroad
*An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: sports, music, cooking)
*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, Italian or Spanish language skills

Cultural Embrace Offers:
*Guaranteed Family Placement Prior to Departure Cultural Embrace guarantees a pre-arranged paid position in the with a pre-screened host family.
*Compensation Weekly stipend and room and board included. Stipend varies from country to country. The average net income is 300 Euros/month (approximately USD450/month). You will have two days of the week off and often times you will have much of the day to yourself while the children are in school.
*Room & Board Your placement includes a private room, and typically a shared bathroom with your sponsored family. All meals are included with your local family.
*Visa Assistance Cultural Embrace will assist you with attaining your visa. Most placements have a minimum of 6 months. Your Program Coordinator will help you find an appropriate visa, however we cannot guarantee visa approval. The fee to receive your visa is NOT included in your program fee.
*Basic International Travelers Insurance with Medical Our policy provides basic emergency medical coverage, as well as document and luggage loss coverage. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travel insurance, which is available at extra cost.
"*Arrival Pick-Up and Transfer Cultural Embrace will see to it that you are met at the closest airport, train or bus station by your host family and taken to your new home.
*Language Lessons and Networking Opportunities: Cultural Embrace will set up language lessons (if needed) that match your skill level. Our local partners have frequent meeting for au pairs in each area to maximize your networking opportunities.
*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 English-speaking representation in the United States and your host local country prior to, during, and after your placement.

Qualifications:
*Age Requirements: varies according to destination, generally 18-30 years of age
*Childcare experience; references from previous childcare work required
*Open to foreign cultures and living abroad
*High school diploma and high level of responsibility
*Dedication to the full term of commitment
*Knowledge of destinations mother tongue, or willingness to learn

Minimum Education: High School

Salary / Pay: Salary includes private accomodations and full board with host family, and a monthly stipend of 300-350 Euro/month.

Experience Required: yes

Childcare Experience Required

This Program is open to American and European Participants.

Participants Travel to Italy 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"