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60 homeschool teachers are listed in Altoona, IA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby homeschool teachers is 5 years
Homeschool teachers in Altoona, IA
Liz Y.
Altoona, IA
$14/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a babysitter of many ages, daycare teacher, arcade prize girl, camp counselor, and mommy to a wild 2-year-old. My experiences range from infant to middle school, and one kiddo to a class of 12! I'm looking for a career, but also a family to share a bond and many adventures with.
Some Things I Love:
-Plants and...
Liz can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Sarah F.
Altoona, IA
$15-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Sarah . I was an early education teacher for 8 years at a childcare center . I have my child development associates degree and am half way through my associates degree. I am CPR and first aid certified . As well as a mandatory child abuse reporter . I love kids and thought maybe nannying would be a welcome change...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Marisa C.
Altoona, IA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an outgoing, responsible, and creative teacher-turned-nanny. I've earned a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, as well as having over 10 years of experience working with children.
I love organizing, list-making, art, children's literature, vintage decor, and cooking. I currently live my with my husband...
Marisa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Marisa is phenomenal. It's hard to find the words to describe how wonderful she is. She's soft-spoken, patient and trustworthy. She ensures our little ones follow the rules and have educational & safe activities to keep their growing minds busy. She's constantly...
Kayla B.
I am currently a 4th year 6th grade science teacher. I am certified to teach kindergarten to 8th grade. I have had past experience teaching various grades at elementary schools along with Language Arts and Science in the Middle School. I became a teacher as I have a passion for learning and sharing my passion for learning with...
Nicole H.
Altoona, IA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Nicole and I am a 4th year 6th grade science teacher. I have been working with kids since I was in Middle school. I started with babysitting and have grown by being a counselor at various camps and I am now a teacher. I greatly enjoy being outside running, riding my bike or going for a walk. I also like to play the...
Hello, my name is Cynthia and I have 5+ years of experience. I love working with kids of all ages and enjoy doing activities and love being on the go and outside! I currently work full time as a teachers associate. It is my 2nd year in that position this March. Before, I worked at a daycare/preschool for 4 years. Previous to the...
Cynthia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience as a Nanny. I am also a certified Substitute Teacher. Currently just open to babysitting or filling in.
Tanya can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have loved Tanya in our home and will continue to use her. She is always upbeat and positive which matters a great deal to me. Her warmth and fun energy walk through the door every time she enters our home. My kids are excited to see her and it is abundantly...
Julie L.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I not only home schooled my six children through high school, I have tutored other students for five years at a wonderful company in Des Moines, IA. I also tutored in Houston, TX, as well as proctored LSAT exams.
While homeschooling gave me experience teaching multiple children with different grade levels, intelligence levels,...
4.0
"Bonnie has a big heart and a caring spirit. She is also fair and believes in accountability in both herself and others."
Joanne J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kara and my experience with child care is:
Being an overnight camp counselor for the summer, a nursery coordinator with my church, swim teacher, and nanny.
I am the type of person who enjoys being active and creating engaging ways for children to spend their time. I love being outside, doing anything in the water,...
Kara can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Kara is the best and our daughter always has a blast when she is here."
Emily R.
Courtney E.
Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
I'm a high school English teacher. I graduated with a degree in English Education in 2019. I am a 3. 8 GPA student. I worked at a daycare with kids 3 months to 12 years of age for 3 years. As a birthday party coordinator, I coordinated games and activities from kids 4 years to 12 years of age. I have 6 years of experience. I've...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I are new to Minneapolis and we had a lot of anxiety hiring a complete stranger to sit for our son. Courtney completely put us at ease - she is kind, trustworthy and knows what she's doing when it comes to caring for kids! Our son took to her...
Jennifer W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
For over 20 years I've enjoyed working with newborn to school age children in group childcare settings as teacher and administrator. I now enjoy the personalized quality care I can tailor to the needs of the children and families in the comfort of their own home.
I'm currently available for full time summer care. I'm fully...
Alice can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Dear Family,
I have a full-time nanny position. I would be happy to help with date nights and one-time positions.
I have a B. A. in education. I am a preschool teacher/director with over 20 years of teaching experience. I also have 10 years of nanny experience. I have experience with children ages birth - 13 years old that has...
Jill can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jill has been our family nanny for the last year. This was our first time having a nanny so we were nervous but Jill ended up being everything we expected and so much more! Jill is punctual, reliable, and a great addition to any family. Jill is great with the...
Amber M.
Carol M.
Des Moines, IA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year, in Iowa, right out of college, and I have worked with...
5.0
"Carol has been amazing. She has worked with both my daughter an son. Her passion for education and her ability to relate to my very different kids is invaluable. We have worked with her off and own for 5 years. Both kids are in middle school, and they are excited...
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Carol M.
Des Moines, IA
$15-25/hr • 20 yrs exp
3.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year right out of college, and I have worked with...
Carol can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great experience with Carol! Very professional and did a wonderful job! Would definitely recommend her! Thank you Carol!"
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Michaela C.
Des Moines, IA
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Michaela, a dedicated and passionate Special Education teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Special Education from Buena Vista University. I have hands-on experience working in the classroom setting as a Special Education Teacher and Special Education Associate. Throughout my career, I've developed a deep understanding...
Michaela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Jessica P.
Ankeny, IA
$15-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Jess P and I am currently finishing up my degree in Human Services. I moved to the Ankeny area a couple of months ago. I have a lot of experience with all ages of children by nannying and babysitting for many families for the past 5 years! I was a 2-3-year-old teacher for two years in Iowa city and moved here!...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hello, I'm Elizabeth and in the fall I will be a sophomore at Luther College in Decorah, IA studying Elementary Education. I have 6 years of experience babysitting. I've worked at a day camp the past two summers, and I worked at a daycare for two and a half years in high school.
I am looking to help elementary students with...
I've served the Des Moines area since 2017 in Education and Social Work.
Currently, I operate my business as a live wedding painter full time, and offer private art, music, and elementary education lessons.
My goal is to empower my students in their critical thinking skills, expanding their capacity to be adaptive, creative...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My educational experience includes an undergraduate degree in Food Science with minors in Business and Chemistry from Texas A&M University and a master's from the University of Georgia. I have taken over 90 hours of college chemistry and biochemistry.
My teaching experience includes being a math and reading specialist at a...
5.0
"My son was not doing well in his algebra class and was falling behind. We were worried he wouldn’t get the attention he needed to catch up during school so we hired Michael. It was the best decision ever! Michael was so patient and knowledgeable. He was able to...
Care member
Bailey D.
Des Moines, IA
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Friendly And Patient Tutor To Middle And Elementary Schoolers
Hello!
I have over two years of tutoring experience and I spent a year while in college at Iowa State University working for the organization America Reads America Counts within an Elementary school to provide math and reading tutoring during recess. I'm well versed in tutoring though tough emotions and situations. I have also...
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Altoona, IA
Marisa C.
5.0
Marisa was amazing! My son was asking for her to watch him again before she even left. I was so grateful for him to be in great hands. She also provided me an update halfway through watching him letting me know things were good and an update with him. I would have Marisa watch my son again for sure....
- Candace C.
Tanya M.
5.0
Tanya is always on-time, ensures the kids are well taken care of and never leaves a mess behind. She’s been a life saver in a pinch and is a great fill in because she so personable.
- Care member
Bonnie F.
5.0
It is difficult to find a gifted instructor, whom you can trust to help multiple kids at different grade and ability levels, to show a remarkable improvement in your children's academic development. Yet, I found that person with Bonnie. She pushed my children's learning using personalized lesson...
- Arechia G.
Kara G.
5.0
Kara is the best and our daughter always has a blast when she is here.
- Emily R.
Courtney E.
5.0
Courtney is the best! My family has hired her several times to watch our infant (5 months) and 7 year old and they have had a blast with Courtney. She is punctual, kind, trustworthy, attentive and great with children and has eased my anxiety in hiring a new caregiver. I highly highly recommend her!
- Nikole T.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Altoona, IA
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Altoona, IA?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Altoona, IA is $17.33. It’s important to keep in mind that this is just the average going rate in your location. Many factors can influence how much private homeschool teachers charge. For example, how many children you have, the subjects you want the homeschool teacher to specialize in, and their degree or years of working experience, can all play a role in how they set their rates.
How can I find private teachers for homeschooling near me in Altoona, IA?
If you’re not certain how to find homeschool teachers, you can use Care.com to make your search for a homeschool teacher near you in Altoona, IA easier and more efficient. To start, you can narrow your search to homeschool teachers in your general area. Then you can review rates, look for homeschooling teachers who have reviews from current or former clients, and can read different profiles to learn more about each teacher’s experience.
What types of services do homeschool teachers near me in Altoona, IA offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Altoona, IA offer a wide variety of educational services. Some homeschool teachers that come to your house may provide full-day instruction and design lesson plans. Others may only come by a few times a week to teach a certain subject that the parent struggles with, such as advanced mathematics. Other homeschool teachers may choose to run small group sessions out of their home. It’s important to interview a few different candidates and to ask to learn more about services they offer.
How can I safely hire homeschooling teachers near me in Altoona, IA?
While we ask all homeschool teachers listed on Care.com to complete a CareCheck (you can see which providers completed one by looking for the badge on their profile), this is just a jumping off point. To feel comfortable that the homeschool teacher you’re hiring is safe, we recommend you take additional steps to ensure safety. For example, you can run an independent background check and request professional references when hiring a homeschool teacher near you in Altoona, IA.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Altoona, IA?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Altoona, IA, it’s a good idea to interview a handful of different candidates. When interviewing teachers for homeschooling, it’s a good idea to ask them about their teaching style, about what subjects and grade levels they have experience with, and how they would handle issues such as your child not paying attention or talking to a sibling during lessons.