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AFJ - Au Pair program - Become Au Pair in France - South of France - French Riviera - Nice
AFJ - Au Pair program - Become Au Pair in France - South of France - French Riviera - Nice - French Immersion
AFJ - Au Pair program - Become Au Pair in France - South of France - French Riviera - Nice - French host family

Work & Travel in France: Childcare and teaching jobs

THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

For English-speakers, work part-time and learn French while living in France!
We will help you find a job before you arrive, you can work in the south of France as an English teacher or babysitter/nanny. You will be working with children aged 3 to 15, you will make new friends, be independent and have time to travel in France and Europe at the end of your placement as well as during school holidays.

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About the program


Do you want to explore France and start your trip with a guaranteed job to fund your future travels?

We offer different types of work placements: Babysitting/nanny jobs and teaching jobs

  • Babysitting and nanny jobs consist of looking after children aged 3 to 12, usually after school. You will help them learn a new language, as you will be expected to converse, play and participate in fun activities, all in English. You will be trained and accompanied during your entire stay; you will also be in contact with many other international babysitters.
  • Teaching jobs consist of organizing workshops for children aged 3 to 16 in English.

To be eligible


  • Be native English speaker, or be fluent in english
  • Be over 18 years old
  • Be EU Passport Holder or have a valid working visa
  • Have previous babysitting or teaching experience
  • Stay a minimum of 4 months
  • Work 4 to 25 hours per week
  • Have a clean Police Record
  • No need to speak french
  • No specific diploma required

What you get


  • A paid job placement
  • An orientation day and a welcome pack upon your arrival in Nice
  • Advice on opening a bank account and getting a SIM card
  • Assistance during the entire length of the program
  • Meet new friends – you will get a list of contacts participating in the program

Program start dates

Jobs are available all year round, though more opportunities are availaible in September or in January.
Please apply 3 months prior to your prefered start date.

Preferable minimum program duration: 4 months

Application process


1. To apply, send your Resume to: info@afj-aupair.org
or apply online: click here!

2. We will then review your application and let you know about the next steps.

3. If you are eligible, you will have a Skype interview.

4. You will receive a confirmation of acceptation to the program.

5. You can organise your trip, we will follow you during your entire stay.

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