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60 homeschool teachers are listed in Downers Grove, IL
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby homeschool teachers is 5 years
Homeschool teachers in Downers Grove, IL
Hello everyone! My name is Alexa but I typically go by Lexi. I have been babysitting for more that 6 years and have been a summer nanny for the past 2 summers. I am currently a junior at The University of Alabama and will be home in the Chicago area all summer! A little about me; I am studying public relations and political...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I was a math teacher for 20 years in my home country of Lithuania. I also have two children of my own, who have given me a lifetime of experience. One of my jobs was to care for an 18-year-old girl with epilepsy, so I'm comfortable with working with disabled and special-needs children. I also used to work part-time for a family...
Nijole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
Catherine L.
Downers Grove, IL
$16-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Mature, Responsible, Patient, Experienced Nanny And Teacher
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Catherine.
I am a Mature, Nurturing Full-time Nanny and teacher with 7 years experience working with preschool through early elementary in 3 different families. References available upon request..
I am willing to customize in-home teaching to suit your child's needs and interests. I have hands-on experience...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Catherine has always been someone to bring fun to many things for better understanding. Outside activities, creativity exploring and caring with not over doing the stern. She has always been very good with my daughter when she has or had been with her. My daughter...
Rachael Y.
Catherine L.
Downers Grove, IL
$15-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced English Language Tutor Available On Weeknights.
5.0
(2)
I absolutely love teaching students! It's my joy to enable them to grasp concepts and gain proficiency in their subject areas.
I have Tutored students in College (2 years) as well as grade school aged students in Speech, English Language, Science, Social Studies and French Language. I am currently a substitute teacher (3 years)...
Svenja A.
Downers Grove, IL
$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Flexible Babysitter Available On Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays And Saturdays!
I started Babysitting when I was 13! I also did kids service at church and kids dancing classes! I was a High School teacher in Germany!
Lots of experience with kids of all ages!
Was an Au Pair after High School and watched Triplets. And
I also tutor German and help with homework.
I offer comprehensive childcare including meal...
Svenja can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Yvonne G.
Naperville, IL
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
I have over 20 years of experience working with young children and their families. I have worked as a camp teacher, preschool gymnastic instructor, infant lead teacher and toddler lead teacher. I've raised 4 children of my own.
Yvonne can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
4.0
"Yvonne is a delightful, energetic, very caring person. She has a love of children and is very responsible, an attentive care giver. She tries to instill opportunities for learning in all activities she engages within. Yvonne has a heart of gold and I would trust...
Karen G.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi ! My name is Maura . I have over 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including extensive experience with infants and toddlers. I can help with Travel, Cooking/Meal Preparation, light housekeeping, house sitting and dog sitting. I'm a Children's and family certified yoga teacher. I've worked as a nanny,...
Maura can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Maura has watched my 18 month old a few times and she has been amazing! She is always punctual and excited to start playing with my daughter. Will definitely continue to use her in the future! "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Barbara. I have cared for children of all ages. I love kids and care for them as if they were my own. I worked at Greentree Daycare/Preschool in Wheaton from 2001 to 2004 as a teachers assistant for 2-year-olds then was made lead teacher before I left to nanny for a family with two children. I nannied for this...
Barbara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"We have known Barb for over 8 years. She has babysat for our children, specifically our youngest who was born with a congenital heart defect and had open heart surgery at a week old. She is kind, loving, funny, playful and great with kids of all ages. She brings...
Dani V.
Mariah N.
Bolingbrook, IL
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mariah, I've been a nanny for 5 years now and my love for kids and babies only grows! I have a Montessori background and grew up with a wonderful mom who is a teacher! I was an assistant teacher at a Montessori school during the school year 22-23. I have a passion and experience for watching babies a couple...
Mariah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Mariah is great with children! She was very punctual and engaging with the kids. She helped clean up and kept everything tidy."
Eliana L.
5.0
(1)
Hi! After retiring from the education field I found that I missed teaching and assisting students to reach their highest potential. I have 34 years of experience teaching grades 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the elementary level, as well as teaching at the Middle School level in 6th grade Social Studies, 7th grade Social Studies and 7th...
5.0
"Mrs G as she is known in my house is loved by our family. I have three kids who have bounced between hybrid and remote learning this school year. She has been a tremendous asset to our family. She takes the time to understand the curriculum, work through their...
Kelly A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Dear families- I'm looking for a FULL-TIME nanny position! The kids pictured are kids I was a nanny for in the past + one pic of one preschool class.
I started out being a pre-school teacher for the 3's/4's classroom and then relieved the caregivers from the baby room so they could have a lunch break. I also interacted with the...
Debbie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We have been privileged to employ Debbie P since October 2020. Debbie has been a reliable, fun, loving and hard-working full-time nanny for our two children since our youngest was only 3 months old. Deb has an incredible understanding of the needs and abilities of...
Megan M.
Amber P.
Naperville, IL
$16-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Amber, I am 24 years old and working with children is my passion! I am a very out going, ambitious, responsible, kind, empathetic and cheerful person. In the future I plan on going to school to become a special education teacher, but as of right now I am not in school and love being a nanny! In my free time...
Amber can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amber is always on time. She is patient and caring with my 6 year old high functioning autistic son. He adores her."
Jaymie G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Delaney and I am a fifth grade teacher! I have babysat/nannied for multiple families in the past, and have years of childcare experience. I love working with kids and love to do fun activities such as playing outside, making crafts, and much more! I am looking for a summer nanny position, flexible on amount of...
Delaney can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Delaney has always been on time, dependable, and responsible with my two kids this summer. She was always thinking up new ideas on things to do and places to go to keep the kids busy and engaged in activities. She made sure the kids cleaned up after themselves...
Liz B.
Brooke A.
Willowbrook, IL
$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced (and Very Cool) Tutor For Fall/Winter 2024/25
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Glad you found me! I'm Brooke, and I'm excited to get to know you!
I have over 6 years (and counting!) of tutoring experience in ASL, Spanish, Algebra/basic math, and English, as well as general tutoring/homework support. For 4 years, I have worked with children with communication and learning disabilities.
Having worked with...
5.0
"Brooke was unbelievable. We were so sad when she left for college. Any family that has the opportunity to hire Brooke will be beyond pleased. She's amazing."
Coleen B.
Alyssa P.
Westchester, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am Alyssa and I am an elementary school teacher! I have been nannying nearly every summer for 10 years. I took one summer off to get married to my husband Christian last summer and we just bought our first home in April! I am CPR, First Aid and Trauma Response certified. I have my masters degrees in Principalship and...
Amaryllis T.
Addison, IL
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Amaryllis. I graduated from Morton College with an Associate of Arts degree. I'm very good at helping kids with homework in all subjects and preparing fun activities for children to engage in. When I was a kid, I loved taking care of my baby cousin, and as I grew older I knew I wanted to work with children and...
Amaryllis can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely love Amaryllis! She's great with our son; she plays with him, takes him outside for walks, and regularly sends me updates and pictures while I'm at work."
Heather S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a tutor and I love to share my knowledge with others. I tutor for English, Math, Science and other areas of study, and have over 10 years of experience working with kids. I have my Bachelors Degree in Communications with a digital marketing background and working towards my Certificates in Computer Science. I am also...
5.0
"Sheema did an excellent job of helping my son prepare for his Geometry Final!!!! She was punctual and very nice to work with."
Cynthia T.
5.0
(31)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I attended college, and although I didn't receive a degree I was given several opportunities to be an assistant teacher & a lead teacher in different daycare facilities because of my qualifications & background in child development. I've taught from infant- 5 years... I have 20 years in teaching, & 30+ years working with...
Branndi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Branndi is a gift, an angel, an amazing caretaker, and a truly special person. Branndi has been with our family as our daughter’s nanny from age 6 months until 21 months, when she’ll be starting school.
Branndi has a beautiful and unique gift in how she cares for...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Calli and I am Kindergarten teacher in Addison. I have been teaching for 8 years. During the school year, I babysit for families I have known for multiple years and I nanny over the summer. I have babysat for kids ages 2-15. I am a very active person and can keep up with young children since that is a big part...
Calli can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Calli was great! My kids, despite a big difference in age, all loved her and she managed to keep them all very busy and happy! She was very kind and patient and even did a great job with working with special needs. I would definitely rehire."
Kathy T.
Melissa O.
Naperville, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Melissa, I am an experienced elementary teacher for 6 years and am excited to work with more kids this summer! I have had experience caring for young children for years now, worked at a daycare, cared for my younger cousins, was a summer camp counselor for 3-5-year-olds for 2 years and I have been babysitting for...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melissa has cared for our three children ages 2, 4, and 6 for the past year. She has been absolutely wonderful and the kids get excited to see her every time she watches them. She cared for the kids last summer while she was on summer break and has since covered...
Matt M.
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Downers Grove, IL
Catherine L.
5.0
Catherine has done a wonderful job of caring for and tutoring our 5 year old over the past year. She has been reliable, dependable, patient and flexible throughout this entire pandemic. We would not have survived this past year without her!
- Amanda L.
Yvonne G.
4.0
Yvonne is a delightful, energetic, very caring person. She has a love of children and is very responsible, an attentive care giver. She tries to instill opportunities for learning in all activities she engages within. Yvonne has a heart of gold and I would trust her to provide loving, quality care...
- Karen G.
Maura C.
5.0
She is so great with my 6 kids and she is so polite, I will happily hire Maura again
- Brooke H.
Barbara S.
5.0
Barbara was like a fourth member of our family for just over three years while helping to raise our now nearly four-year-old daughter. Hiring Barbara was a decision we will never regret. She was an absolute blessing and stepped into our house every day with a smile, left with a smile, and shared...
- Rachael T.
Mariah N.
5.0
She is super sweet with our daughter and knows exactly what she's doing with her. I never have to worry about what's happening at home while I am out.
- Hannah K.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Downers Grove, IL
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Downers Grove, IL?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Downers Grove, IL is $22.80. 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 Downers Grove, IL?
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 Downers Grove, IL 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 Downers Grove, IL offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Downers Grove, IL 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 Downers Grove, IL?
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What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Downers Grove, IL?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Downers Grove, IL, 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 Downers Grove, IL homeschool teachers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Homeschool Teachers in Downers Grove, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed homeschool teachers.