Find Trusted Homeschool Teachers Near Me in Altoona, IA
We have 60 homeschool teachers in Altoona, IA! Compare and hire the best homeschool teacher to fit your needs.
Find homeschool teachers in Altoona, IA that you’ll love
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
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Amanda! I used to be a an a assistant teacher and have experience with 6months up to 5 yrs old. I am CPR, first aid, and aed certified.
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
a dynamic caregiver with a passion for arts, swimming, and outdoor adventures. I excel in organization and lesson planning, nurturing imaginative play and gentle parenting. Let's cook up some fun and make lasting memories together!
Certified in CPR/AED and proud to be a Mandatory Reporter, safety is my top priority as we embark...
May can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
I am a sophomore computer science student at Iowa State University looking for night/weekend jobs and possibly a summer job!
I work at a Learning Center as an Assistant Infant Teacher and I am most experienced with babies an toddlers, though I have cared for a variety of ages.
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hi, I am a special education teacher in the Des Moines area. I love working with kids of all ages and abilities. Always try to create fun ways of learning and available to help your student catch up or excel in any and all areas of academics.
I am an experienced elementary and middle school teacher currently looking for work as in-home care provider during the summer months. I would love to work with children in their home and help them continue their education during the summer in a fun and entertaining manner. I love to utilize my creativity to get the kids I serve...
Landon can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hi there! I am Britney. I have been in childcare since I could begin babysitting and have enjoyed babysitting, nannying and teaching kids of all ages since.
I have experience with infants and children with special needs.
I am a certified teacher taking a break from full time teaching. I taught for 7 years.
Please keep me in...
Britney can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I started baby sitting when I was 13. Then I was a live in nanny. I have been an associate teacher in 2nd grade special education, and a preschool teacher for 2-5-year-olds. I do know that children learn the most through hands-on active play and I am not afraid for them (or...
Michelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Amanda C.
Des Moines, IA
$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver With 10+ Years Of Childcare Teaching Experience Available
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been an infant, daycare, preschool teacher and nanny for a combined 12+ years. I have experience with children infant age to about 6 years old mostly, and some latchkey/summer program experience with kids 7 and older as well. I have been both a lead and assistant teacher. I have experience with detailed lesson planning...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
Paige G.
Des Moines, IA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as welcoming, outgoing, and fun.
I like working with kids because they always find a way to make you smile. I love how every child brings something new and unique.
I'm looking for a job that is flexible. I'm looking for something during the summer while I am off work from my full time job as an...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Payton B.
Des Moines, IA
$13-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I'm Payton, I have 4 years of experience in childcare. I've worked as an art teacher, swim instructor and coach, summer camp counselor, part-time babysitter, and special needs assistant. I currently attend school at Drake University, I am a part of Delta Gamma Sorority and Student Senate. I am Lifeguard certified, CPR and...
Payton can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(6)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! My name is Rachel and I am an experienced sitter looking for Saturday, weekday evening, or overnight babysitting/nannying positions. I teach art courses at DMACC and have a graduate degree from The University of Iowa in Painting & Drawing. Before moving to Iowa, I worked with Teach for America in Louisiana where I was a...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"My kids loved Rachel, she was so nice and friendly!"
Karla P.
Hannah M.
West Des Moines, IA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher Seeking Full-Time Nanny Position
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Hannah and I have a passion for teaching and caring for children! I have a BA from Lipscomb University and I am a licensed teacher in Elementary Education (K-5), with endorsements in Early Childhood (Birth-3) and Teaching English as a Second Language. I taught Kindergarten from '20-'23, and have transitioned out of...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Holly G.
West Des Moines, IA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Everyone!
My name is Holly and I am currently employed as a full time teacher with a well known childcare center in Des moines Iowa. I am interested in babysitting weekends and week nights after I get off of work. I am willing to travel on weekends. My rate is $20 per hour and includes activities planned and prepped by...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Holly is by far the sweetest person I've ever met. She did so great with our boys(3 & 8), they were talking about her the next morning. Holly played with our boys, sent us updates, and got them to bed. She even did some clean up! We are so happy we found Holly, and...
Jessica N.
Jacqueline H.
Norwalk, IA
$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
My name is Jackie!
I love working with young children and partnering with families to provide high-quality, individualized care in your home.
I have a Masters degree in Early Childhood Special Education, and am a full-time early intervention teacher. I have worked with children and families in a variety of...
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Great with our two kids. We have used her a couple of times and the kids always have a great time."
Lindsay K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified Montessori 3-6 teacher (preschool and kindergarten). I have been teaching for 6 years at this age group. I have 11 years of experience ranging from infants to middle school age children. I also have experience in working with special needs children. I am looking for a semi regular job this summer. I am flexible...
Savannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
Amber M.
Des Moines, IA
$12-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been around kids all my life. I have a younger brother and sister that I helped out with growing up. My mother ran a daycare when I was young. I did quite a bit of babysitting for family and friends while growing up. When I got out of high school, I went to school for nursing for a while but decided it wasn't for me. I...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Amber did a great job staying with our daughter, while my wife and I went on a date. She had no problems coming to meet us for an interview. She seemed very knowledgeable about watching kids due to her background experience. We will certainly be using her again in...
Henry T.
Peyton L.
West Des Moines, IA
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Peyton and I've been teaching children since 2016! I've always had a passion for swimming and have coached and taught at Lifetime Fitness and Kinsale Golf Club in Ohio for kids between the ages of infants to 16-years old. Ive worked as an infant teacher at a daycare in Dublin, Ohio. I would care for infants...
Peyton can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am Peyton's mother. She has been an adult from the time she was three practically. She is extremely organized and structured. She is focused on future and school and goal oriented. She has done an amazing job at both of her employments. She has been a lifeguard...
Wendy L.
Adrianne H.
Johnston, IA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.9
(13)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Adrianne and I am a 24-year-old caregiver and a teacher in the Des Moines area. I am a patient and caring person and love the having the opportunity to work with children and watching them grow! I have experience caring for children of all ages since I was 15, as well as growing up with younger siblings. I...
Adrianne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Adrianne watched our daughter for four days while we were traveling through the Des Moines area. She was wonderful! Took great care of our daughter, kept her entertained but also set good boundaries. Our daughter waited excitedly by the door every morning before...
Christa J.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Matracea; I typically go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Child, Adult, and Family Services in 2021.
I have 10+ years of nannying/babysitting experience. I have 8 years of experience working in childcare centers and school...
Matracea can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Matracea is very dependable and caring. She is also very patient with the kids. My daughter loved her. I would certainly hire her again."
Ashraf Q.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rachel, I am 33 years old and I have been working in childcare since 2009. I've been working as a nanny since November of 2015, and previous to that I worked at a child care center in downtown Des Moines as both a resource teacher and then a lead teacher in one of the preschool rooms.
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel has been a full-time nanny for our two boys since our youngest was 12 weeks old. (He is now 3.5) She has been a truly loving caregiver to both of them, and we feel so lucky to have her in our lives. Every day she plans fun outings to the park, library, or...
Sarah P.
Showing 41 - 60 of 60
Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Altoona, IA
Rachel C.
5.0
Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple evenings per week. This has been extremely hard on my 6 and 9 year old children. Since Rachel started babysitting, the kids are much happier and...
- Joe W.
Holly G.
5.0
Holly is by far the sweetest person I've ever met. She did so great with our boys(3 & 8), they were talking about her the next morning. Holly played with our boys, sent us updates, and got them to bed. She even did some clean up! We are so happy we found Holly, and are already hiring her again.
- Jessica N.
Jacqueline H.
5.0
Jacqueline provided OUTSTANDING care for our 3-6month baby. She gave us the confidence we needed to leave him for some parent time on the weekend! As soon as she arrived she engaged him and soothed him. She competently bottle-fed, diapered, played with him, and put him to sleep. We are so sad to...
- Laura W.
Amber M.
5.0
Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!
- Care member
Peyton L.
5.0
I am Peyton's mother. She has been an adult from the time she was three practically. She is extremely organized and structured. She is focused on future and school and goal oriented. She has done an amazing job at both of her employments. She has been a lifeguard for years and then worked at a local...
- Wendy L.
Additional Homeschool Teacher Services
Homeschool Teacher Articles
6 ways to cut the cost of hiring a nanny
September 28th, 2024 You’ve looked over your child care options, and you’re pretty sure getting a nanny is the best choice for your family. The thing is: It’s not cheap.
... Read more
Most parents say hiring a babysitter is a constant battle, according to a new survey
September 15th, 2023 Have you tried hiring a babysitter lately? If so, you might have been surprised to find... Read more
5 healthy boundaries for grandparents and how and why to discuss them early
June 24th, 2024 It’s no secret that grandparents and their grandkids can share a very special relationship. Research has shown grandkids who enjoy close relationships with ... Read more
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.