As an au pair in New Jersey, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of suburban comfort and big-city access while improving your English, earning a weekly stipend, and gaining independence. New Jersey offers au pairs the chance to participate in cultural exchange, receive $500 toward continuing education, and explore everything from beaches to major metropolitan areas.
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Close-knit communities and easy access to major cities make New Jersey perfect for au pairs
Au pairs love New Jersey because of its convenient location, diverse communities, and family-friendly neighborhoods. In New Jersey, you'll have easy access to both New York City and Philadelphia, plus beautiful beaches and parks. Many au pairs choose New Jersey for its ideal location and supportive community atmosphere.
Beautiful Jersey Shore beaches
Diverse, multicultural communities
Safe suburbs with excellent public amenities
"I love being able to live a completely different life for a whole year, trying out new things, making new friends and the best thing is that I can fully experience the American cliché and their lifestyle in the midst of a loving family. I've learned to take responsibility for someone other than myself. I grow every day with my tasks and am looking forward to improving myself and my English to the very best this year."
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Luna
German au pair in Westfield, NJ
"New Jersey is a state that has a little bit of everything. I can enjoy beautiful beaches, quiet nature spots, and charming towns, but I’m also close to amazing cities like New York. It feels unique because every day can be different—one day I’m by the ocean, and another I’m exploring somewhere new with the kids or on my own. What surprised me the most was how much nature there is. Before coming, I mostly thought about the cities, but I found so many beautiful parks, trails, and peaceful places near the water. I also loved how family-oriented many communities are, which makes it such a nice place to live as an au pair."
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Mariana
Colombian au pair in Highlands, NJ
"What I love with New Jersey is that there’s a lot of stuff to do. All the big concerts, all the stores and the best food from all around the world is in here. The trains work good, and the unique thing about the state is that you can see all four seasons, they are pretty clear. New Jersey is the definition of Summer, Winter, Fall and Spring!"
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Valentina
Argentinian au pair in Montclair, NJ
Meet our families and their former au pairs
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Has hosted two au pairs on the program
Like to spend time together, reading, going on walks, going to playgrounds and camping
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Family of five
Love to spend time at the beach, mountains, traveling and vacationing at the beach house
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Hosted three au pairs on the program
They enjoy visiting parks, hiking, going to the beach, and musuems
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Family of four and a dog
Love to explore local restaurants, parks, and shops, and host get-togethers
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“This was the best experience of my life so far!
You have to adapt to a different lifestyle. Working with kids made me realize that you have to be patient, caring, and kind. My first few months was a bit rocky with finding my feet in the states. But I’ve grown as a person. I made friends. I started to travel more and realized that I love it!"
— Milleny, au pair from South Africa
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