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60 homeschool teachers are listed in Amherst, MA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby homeschool teachers is 4 years
Homeschool teachers in Amherst, MA
Hi! My name is Jenna and I am a senior psychology major at UMass Amherst. I was lucky enough to find my passion for working with kids at 13 years old, and have jumped at every opportunity to both teach and learn from kiddos ever since. I have been a camp counselor with 3-10-year-olds for five years, a swim instructor to...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Alicia N.
Amherst, MA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Alicia, I'm a 24-year-old compassionate, reliable, loving, go with the flow care-giver! I worked previously as a pre-school/daycare teacher then had the pleasure of extending my work in childcare, becoming a private nanny for some wonderful families. I enjoy bringing my love of art, music, outdoor...
Alicia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hi! I'm Kaitlyn, an experienced childcare professional with three years of working as an infant teacher within a daycare setting. My passion lies in fostering meaningful connections with both children and families through personalized, one-on-one care. Currently a senior at the University of Massachusetts, I am pursuing a degree...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hello! I have been babysitting children ages 6 months-10 years old, for 5 years and worked with kids of all ages as an assistant dance teacher for 6 years! I am excited and willing to help out with household chores as well as play with the kids! I am an attentive, determined, and positive person. I am currently a freshman at...
Kira can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Katie C.
Amherst, MA
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Caring And Positive With Years Of Experience Working In Summer Camps, Babysitting, And Schools.
I started working with kids when I was a senior in high school. I am a nanny for two girls (first and second grade) back home.
In my spare time, I like to go on walks, spend time with friends, and continue to learn how to cook.
One thing you should know about me is I enjoy working with kids to gain experience to one day...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Dani, I am 20 years old and a student at Umass Amherst. I have always loved working with kids because it has always come so easy to me. I have 6+ years of experience as a nanny/babysitter. I also work at a daycare and am a substitute teacher for schools in my hometown. Over the years I have come up with my own...
Daniela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an Early-Childhood teacher, preparing to teach Pre-K in Holyoke this upcoming Fall. I just moved to Massachusetts from Baltimore, where I've worked as a Pre-K and Kindergarten teacher for six years. I love developing relationships with my students. My goal is to keep them safe, and support their social-emotional and academic...
5.0
"We were so happy to have Jenny watch our infant son this summer! She was a great communicator, extremely flexible and absolutely took very good care of our son! He loved spending time with her and I never worried about him when she was around. I would highly...
Kim E.
5.0
(1)
I am a kindergarten teacher in Westfield with more than 15 years of experience working with children, whether it be babysitting, working in a daycare with infants-preschool, or teaching in the public schools.
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristen is, honestly, incredible. She ran a childcare pod for our group of 3-5 (depending on the day) rising kindergartners whose preschool had closed and provided effortless-seeming structure, learning, and fun. Besides loving the time with Kristen, all of the...
Jessica W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Crystal, I am 36 years old. I have worked as a nanny for 9 years and enjoy playing with and taking care of children. I am kind, fun, and caring. I am a very involved nanny and am comfortable with pets and housekeeping.
I started my professional experience working with children at a Montessori school house for a year,...
Crystal can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Crystal is great. She was very calm and attentive with our 2 year old son and he responded well and was very relaxed with her. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter"
Daniel B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an ECE certified and licensed infant/ toddler/ preschool teacher. I started out as a Nanny in 2010, worked with a family for 2 years before I started going to school for early development. I then worked professionally as an infant teacher for 4 years Ive been working with children for over 8 years now and I absolutely love...
Kristyn can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kristyn was our Nanny for the last four months. We instantly connected with her during her interview process. Over the past four months she has been truly wonderful with our 4 and almost 2 year old children. She created a safe and stimulating environment for our...
Jenna C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working in the childcare field for 25 years. I am teacher certified for preschool, and taught for 7 years before opening my own family daycare. I cared for children in my home until my own children went off to school, and then started my career as a nanny. Every family I have nannied for has had multiples. My first...
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
" Kim is the real deal, we were told by her past employers prior to hiring her. And boy were they right! Kim has worked for us for over half a year (36hr/wk), and I can't say enough wonderful things about our experience with her. Sadly we are transitioning our...
Laura M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a kindergarten teacher in Westfield Public Schools. I have also taught preschool and first grade. I have a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a reading specialist masters degree.
I have been working with children for about 10 years, and have loved every moment of it. I worked as a nanny for about two years for a family of four, as well as several other babysitting jobs. I have also worked as a preschool teacher, a camp counselor and am currently working, teaching an after school program. I love to cook,...
Caishlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Ava and I am an experienced teacher and childcare worker living in the Western Mass area.
I hold a Bachelors degree in Music Education from SUNY Fredonia and a Master's Degree from UMass Amherst in Voice Performance.
In my professional experience with teaching, nannying and daycare/after school care, I have...
Ava can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Rachael J.
Hadley, MA
$20-24/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm passionate about caring for children, with seven years of experience as a caregiver. I am in school to be a special education teacher for early childhood, but my summer days are needing some kiddos! I believe in open communication with parents and follow their preferred method of household rules and whatever works for them...
Rachael can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Hello! I have been a babysitter for 10 years, and am a certified teacher. I recently finished graduate school at Lesley University, where I studied integrated teaching through the arts. In my own time, I'm an avid crafter, and enjoy knitting crocheting, drawing, painting, and pottery. As a babysitter, I love coming up with age...
Ariel can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Reading and writing are my specialties, but I also enjoy teaching math, science, and history. I particularly love to help reluctant readers and children who don't really like to write.
Sydney S.
Hadley, MA
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children of all ages as a babysitter. I am very comfortable with newborns and toddlers, but also able to work with older kids. I am currently in training to become a birth dual and am a postpartum infant care specialist. I am able to cater activities specific to your child. I have experience working in a...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Worked at Kumon Learning Center for 2 yrs, tutoring children ages 3-8. Work as a nanny and help with homework occasionally.
Bailey W.
Northampton, MA
$22-27/hr
I enjoy working with young people and folks continuing their education to prepare for whatever their educational and vocational goals may be. I taught sixth grade a few years ago and I pick up on lessons quickly if I need to.
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Amherst, MA
Jennifer A.
5.0
We were so happy to have Jenny watch our infant son this summer! She was a great communicator, extremely flexible and absolutely took very good care of our son! He loved spending time with her and I never worried about him when she was around. I would highly recommend her!
- Kim E.
Kristen C.
5.0
Kristen is, honestly, incredible. She ran a childcare pod for our group of 3-5 (depending on the day) rising kindergartners whose preschool had closed and provided effortless-seeming structure, learning, and fun. Besides loving the time with Kristen, all of the kiddos involved seemed significantly...
- Jessica W.
Crystal B.
5.0
Crystal is great. She was very calm and attentive with our 2 year old son and he responded well and was very relaxed with her. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter
- Daniel B.
Kristyn O.
5.0
Kristyn was our Nanny for the last four months. We instantly connected with her during her interview process. Over the past four months she has been truly wonderful with our 4 and almost 2 year old children. She created a safe and stimulating environment for our kids and earned our complete trust....
- Jenna C.
Kimberly G.
5.0
Kim is the real deal, we were told by her past employers prior to hiring her. And boy were they right! Kim has worked for us for over half a year (36hr/wk), and I can't say enough wonderful things about our experience with her. Sadly we are transitioning our two boys (4yo & 9mo old) to daycare...
- Laura M.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Amherst, MA
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Amherst, MA?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Amherst, MA is $19.48. 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 Amherst, MA?
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 Amherst, MA 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 Amherst, MA offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Amherst, MA 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 Amherst, MA?
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 Amherst, MA.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Amherst, MA?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Amherst, MA, 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.
Ratings for Amherst, MA homeschool teachers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Homeschool Teachers in Amherst, MA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed homeschool teachers.