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[quote=Anonymous]Our best APs have NOT been specifically interested in careers related to childcare, nor did they have childcare-specific training.  (Although both of these best ones expressed a desire to perhaps explore something related to teaching or childcare in the future, after their AP experience showed them that they have a real talent for working with young children.)

Because the AP program is basically a "cultural exchange"/ "live abroad" opportunity for young people, I don't think that an interest in childcare or training for childcare is actually all that common (though some may write their applications to appear as though they have these things).  An affinity for children - yes.  Relevant experience - yes.  An ability to learn to do the job while also enjoying a year abroad and new experiences - yes.  I think someone who is driven, has demonstrated maturity, judgment and initiative, who has perhaps worked full-time at some point in her life, and shows at least some good, relevant experience with children the same age as yours is an excellent candidate, even if she/he has not studied child psychology and does not plan to go into childcare or teaching young children or what have you.[/quote]

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