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Mckayler J

#153728 - Au Pair in Johannesburg South - 27(f)

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Basic details

Au pair profile number

153728

Full name

Mckayler J

Last accessed

24 Apr 2025

Contact details

E-mail address

Main contact number

Alternative contact number

Available for online interview

Yes

Zoom

Available

MS Teams

Available

Hangouts

Available

Facetime

Available

Matching details

Gender

Female

Age	27 years old

Language(s) fluent in

English

Au pair lives in / near to

Bassonia , Johannesburg South , Johannesburg , Gauteng

Nearest landmark

Meyersdal Mall

Available from

immediately

Available until

for 12 months or longer

Available for position type(s)

Live-In or Live-Out

Available to relocate to another province if live-in

Yes

Available to work the following times
Monday	06:30-20:00+
Tuesday	06:30-20:00+
Wednesday	06:30-20:00+
Thursday	06:30-20:00+
Friday	06:30-20:00+
Saturday	06:30-20:00+
Sunday	13:00-20:00+

Willing to look after children in the following age range
Children no younger than	No minimum

Children no older than

18 years old

Has the following
Driver's licence	Yes

Own car

Yes

Childcare experience

Yes

Experience with special needs children

Yes

First aid qualification

Yes

Smoker

Available for occasional evening babysitting if required

Yes

Available to travel with the family if required

Yes

Additional information

Country currently resident in

South Africa

Nationality

South Africa

Other language(s) spoken

Full English And Half Afrikaans

Marital status

Unmarried

Religion / spiritual practice

Christian

Expected minimum hourly rate

R35 / hour

Expected travelling compensation

R2.00 / kilometre

Available for short-term positions

Yes

Preferred working hours per week
Minimum	No minimum

Maximum

No maximum

Car make and model

Honda Brio 2017

Driving experience

More than 5 years

Teaching experience

Early childhood development

Yes

Tutoring

Yes

Description of tutoring experience

I ran a tutoring service for grade 3-matric from 2018 til 2023. I tutored for 4 years and mostly do that on weekends. I have tutored kids with dyslexia, ADHD and autism.

Educational background

High school

Matric - Alberton High School (2016)

Subjects

english
afrikaans
basic math
biology
accounting
business economics

Additional subjects

drama, art and tourism

Degress and other courses

Degree/course

BCom Law - IIE Varsity College (2020)

Degree/course

Discovering the US - University of California Los Angeles (2022)

Degree/course

Digital Photography - MyAuPairWeekend Course (2023)

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

My first letter to you... words and thoughts I have replayed in my head finally put to paper. First and foremost, thank you for taking the time to read my letter. My name is McKayler but you are welcome to call me MC. I would like to become an au pair for the very simple yet profound reason of my passion for children. My happiest place, my utmost peace, my inner calling and my everyday dream is to spend time with a child. I believe the world can only be changed by the upbringing of a child which requires one on one attention. I love listening to the young ones' perspectives, embracing their personality and investing my full time and effort in their development stages. My experience with kids has been the reason I am applying for the au pair life. I started a casual service in my varsity years called "power hour" where I would meet with children to engage in their little world of education, thinking and growth. I would use different games, activities and conversations with them to understand them as well as give them a platform to have a voice and expand their mindsets. The funny thing about my passion for kids is that I often find myself trying to teach them what life is about YET end up having them teach me what life is truly about. Children teach me patience and priorities. I have learnt how to take baby steps and how to listen to understand and not listen to reply. I live by an 8-letter acronym "PPHHEERR" as my basic values- Perspective, passion, honour, humility, effort, empathy, response and most importantly respect. God is important to me and I do the following consistently to keep him as the foundation of my life- praying, reading my bible and attending church or listening to an online sermon. Family dynamics is also important to me- which brings me to what excites me most of living with a host family. I look forward to adapting to a new home, new family and new personalities. I look forward to learning about your culture, values and how you live life. I am most excited to share meals and conversations at the dinner table and spend solid quality time with your kids. Trust is also a big strength of mine- I have integrity, honesty and transparency- you will never fear addressing me about any concerns as I am open to correction. I am a hard worker and even better when I’m working on what I love. There is so much to talk about and I am sure a year with you will be sufficient time to get to know one another. For now, I would just like to say to the host parents, your initiative to find an au pair is already the first step of confidence I have in you as your Children’s well-being is important to you and that is amazing! To the host kids, I don’t know you and you don’t know me, but I am ready to meet you and do whatever it takes to make every day special with you because as Olaf from Frozen once said, “Some people are worth melting for. ” Lastly, thank you for making my dream possible.

Why I would make the perfect au pair

I have au paired in Los Angeles for 2 years and 6 months. I adore children and give my best in this career as its my passion. I am extremely patient and flexible with home dynamics and assisting in raising children. I love to entertain children, keep their minds creative, bodies active and spirit engaged. I am trustworthy, reliable, honest and full of integrity. This is the job and lifestyle I thrive in most and its simply because I step into a child's world with a lot of grace, empathy and passion.

Hobbies and other interests

writing tutoring film study studying general knowledge and world dynamics an hour a day attending church and building solid friendships listening to music traveling and exploring new food and cultures

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

11 Feb 2022

Employment end date

15 Jul 2024

Ages and genders of children

2 boys; ages 3 and 5 grown into ages 5 and 7 respectively

Job description

School drop offs and pick ups Preparing and planning weekly lunchoxes Routined caregiving such as morning pre-school routine, bathtime, mealtime bedtime routines Reading and tutoring Monitoring health and covering all doctor and dentist check ups with feedback and applying follow up lifestyle changes Pet dog responsibilities- mealtime, vet, parlour House sitting while parents travel on business trips Homework accountability and support Kids laundry and organising toys and closets Shopping for home groceries