You are looking for an English-speaking job in France?
Here at Mômji, we match thousands of English-speaking babysitters with French families every year. The demand for foreign-language speaking childcare is higher than ever, here are five reasons why.
If you are interested in, we give you some tips and tricks to be the best candidate at Mômji!
And don't forget to apply with our online form!
#1 English is spoken worldwide
Did you know that around 1.5 billion people in the world speak English? That’s 20% of the world population and 1 in 5 people worldwide. And that figure is constantly on the rise!
French parents are clued up too. If their child can get by in English, they can be sure of better employability and a wider choice of leisure and travel prospects in the future. Therefore, babysitters who are fluent in English are sought after for lively childcare with potentially life-changing results.
#2 Language acquisition skills
Not only is it easier to soak up a new language from a young age, but the skills a child can learn through the acquisition are plentiful and can be applied in different situations throughout life.
French parents hope that through patient babysitting in a foreign language, English speakers can help their children pick up fundamental learning skills, as well as a new tongue!
#3 Cultural exchange
One of the biggest attractions of employing an English-speaking babysitter is the cultural exchange that takes place. French families hope the babysitter incorporates aspects and tales of their homeland to widen their child’s mind and make them aware of what lies further afield from France.
The cultural exchange runs both ways too! French parents often love learning about a foreign babysitter’s life, as well as wanting to share French traditions of their own. It’s a real win-win situation.
#4 It’s a tale as old as time
The term “au pair” stretches all the way back to 1840. A French phrase known worldwide, it translates to “at par” or “equal to”, reflecting an au pair’s important place in family life. For over a century and a half, foreign speakers have made a living through helping families out whilst abroad.
Now, in 2019, day-to-day life has changed a lot. The fast-paced working life of parents now sees babysitters more popular than the traditional au pair, but the desire to welcome foreign speakers into the house stays the same. Our constant ringing of families looking for English-speaking babysitters suggest so anyway!
#5 Mômji offers the perfect matching service
Here at Mômji, we offer French families and foreign-speaking babysitters the first port of call for advice, help and to resolve any issues. We endeavour to match babysitters with families to suit hobbies, passions, locations and timetables to ensure that both parties are happy. We love working with foreign speakers like yourself, and French families are coming to us so we can put you in touch!
