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60 homeschool teachers are listed in Downers Grove, IL
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby homeschool teachers is 6 years
Homeschool teachers in Downers Grove, IL
Benefit from my decades of teaching experience! I am a Waldorf certified preschool/kindergarten teacher, NaturePlay Instructor, homeschooling parent and in home nanny with over 20 years experience with children. I bring a love of children, animals, nature play, movement, books and daily walks. Skilled in storytelling, puppet...
Carlene can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Joanna. I have been a professional nanny in Chicago and suburbs for the past 25 years. I'm experienced working with newborns and infants. A little bit of my history: I'm a PE teacher from Poland and also worked as a gym coach in the US
I have excellent experience working with newborns and infants.
I'm very...
Joanna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi Families!
My name is Gabriella (Gabby), I am 20 years old. I have worked professionally in childcare at Knowledge Beginnings in Naperville for just under a year now but have babysat/been a nanny for around 5/6 years for kiddos infant-12 years old. I am the School age teacher at KB in Naperville with 15 kiddos ranging in age...
Gabriella can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
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.
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)...
I have 30 years of experience. I can help with English, Math, and foreign languages- Latin, French, Spanish, Italian and German. I worked for 18 years at College in downtown Chicago. I taught precredit English for several semesters and tutored my subjects there for the whole 18 years. I also tutored at Triton College in River...
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is so great with my 6 kids and she is so polite, I will happily hire Maura again"
Brooke H.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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...
Rachael T.
Mariah N.
Bolingbrook, IL
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & 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.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a teacher's aide at an elementary school and am primarily in one classroom working with the children. I also am a licensed substitute teacher.
Licensed substitute teacher.
Four years in an elementary school.
Double Bachelor of Fine Arts in History and Media. Media has an emphasis in theatre and film.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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.
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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 $24.21. 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?
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 Downers Grove, IL.
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 14 reviews of the 60 listed homeschool teachers.