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Homeschool teachers in Harwood Heights, IL
Kathryn F.
Chicago, IL
$20-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Katy! I have been a teacher (2 years in 3rd grade and one in kindergarten). Before that, I worked at a daycare for 4 years taking care of children between the ages of 6 weeks- 12 years old while in college. I also am a part time tutor elementary age kids. I really love kids and can't wait to make an impact on...
Kathryn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
5.0
"We've had Katy watch our boys several times since September of '22. They always get excited when they know she is coming. She's also helped us out of a pinch when another sitter cancelled at the last minute. She's great and we will continue to use her for date...
Meredith E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring Mother and caregiver who offers full time services with 9 years experience assimilating into a new family environment. Promote a happy and healthy atmosphere. I currently work at a daycare were I work with infants-preschool age kids.
Destiny can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Absolutely pleased with the decision on hiring Destiny! She was amazing with my children! very fun & attentive!"
Thanairy A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Jamie! I am 23 years old. I am a recent Indiana University graduate, receiving a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I am currently a 3rd grade teacher. For the past year I have been working at a daycare and preschool facility, as well as full time student teaching. I have been a camp counselor for the past 4 years...
Jamie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I have known Jamie for 5 years since she got involved as a volunteer dance instructors for children at S. Elementary. Jamie instructed dances 2 consecutive seasons of the dance program. She also did an internship with our Linkages to Learning Program at the school...
Ana S.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I am a sophomore in college currently taking a semester off. I have experience working with children in a preschool as well as instructing students in non-school activities at summer camps. I am studying English in college, but am able to tutor in most subjects.
5.0
"Lindsey worked for me as a camp counselor of girls ages 7-15 years old. Lindsey stands out because she found that difficult balance of being able to relate to the campers, be their confidante, have fun with them, make fun for them and yet be able to still get...
Kat M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Catie, and I am a bilingual, fun-loving former preschool teacher from Ohio with international experience as a live-in and live-out Nanny.
I moved to Chicago after several years of living abroad and am available to be your part-time nanny or for random date nights or any unexpected emergencies. I prefer to work with...
Catie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Loved Catherine. She was fantastic and took care of my son when my nanny got sick. We really love her and find that she is wonderul with kids and very easy going. She is easy to work with and knows how to manage children no problem. I would reccomend hiring her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a babysitter, I have nine years of experience. I worked for six months as a full time nanny and started when the child was 4 months old. During college, I worked as a camp counselor, so I love crafts. I was a teacher's assistant in the Early Child Development Lab for two and a half years. At the daycare center, I worked with...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Smart, attentive, caring, and a good sense of humor. Katie is excellent. "
James G.
Margaret O.
Elmwood Park, IL
$10-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maggie. I am 25 years old. I have worked as an Assistant Teacher at Little Jewels Learning Center, as a nanny for a family as well as a date night babysitter for local families. I am currently a nanny for a wonderful family but am still available for the occasional date nights you may need!
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maggie was a terrific nanny. She was with our family for over a year, before heading to college. She worked for us 4 days a week, extended hours when needed, and was always on time. My kids (1 & 3 when she started; now 2 & 4) loved her. She took my 3-year old to...
Mary B.
5.0
(2)
Hi there! My name is Dylan and I've been babysitting since I was 11, a camp counselor as a teenager, and now I am a preschool teacher. I've been teaching at my school for going on five years. Before working at a preschool teacher I was a tutor at CPS as well as an art instructor for Young Rembrandts. I got my bachelor's degree...
Dylan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have known Dylan for over a year and she has always provided supportive, loving, trusted care for our (now) 2.5 year old son. She has always been reliable and responsive (great communicator) and easy to work with. She is warm and helpful and we always trusted...
Jaime F.
Terra C.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a special education teacher looking for a part-time or recurring babysitting or caretaking jobs. I have experience with children ages infant to high school with and without disabilities as well as adults with disabilities. I have been a preschool teacher for 7 years. I am fluent in American Sign Language and I know basic...
Terra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Terra was amazing! I have a son with special needs (ASD) and we were traveling to Chicago. I needed a nanny for a couple of the days while we were in town and she was great! Clearly knowledgable about children with Autism, communicative, and punctual! Thank you...
Tina S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a (fully vaccinated) K-2 Special Education teacher for Chicago Public Schools. I would love to connect with a family who may need help with childcare while their children are out of school/daycare. I have lots of experience with children of all ages. For two and a half years, I worked at a daycare that cared for...
Miranda can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We absolutely loved Miranda. She cared for our infant son over the summer from the time he was 11 weeks old. Our son loved her and she quickly became a part of our family. She was very dependable and trustworthy and we only wish she was available year round!"
Steve M.
Tess K.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A friendly and energetic individual with 11years of experience in childcare, including 6 years working in licensed facilities as an assistant teacher and classroom support interventionist in both preschool and drop-in childcare settings. Motivated to help children become happy, healthy, and educated, in a caring environment. A...
Tess can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tess was great with my 6 month old baby. She took care of her for over a month and I will definitely recommend her. She is very nice, responsible, clean, reliable and quickly adapted to my baby's needs. She was always on time and she even help d taking care of the...
Paulina E.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Ezra and I have experience babysitting children aged 4 months to 13 years. I have worked as a teacher/teaching assistant/tutor for children of all ages. I absolutely LOVE animals and would be willing to care for children and/or pets together!
Ezra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ezra is a extremely conscientious, caring and respectful young adult. Ezra has worked in childcare and teaching. Ezra has the skills necessary to be successful across settings working with adults as well as children. She has received glowing recommendations from...
Alane S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring and teaching for 8 years and work with children from a wide variety of backgrounds and needs! I am currently a second grade special education teacher. I specialize in reading and phonics instruction for students with diverse needs, including dyslexia and autism. I received my elementary teaching degree from...
Eila can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We had a great experience with Eila watching our 2 y/o! She was friendly, communicative, and trustworthy. Our daughter was in good hands and we would/will hire her again."
Jillian D.
5.0
(4)
Howdy! My name is Sierra, and I have over 11 years of experience ranging from babysitting to daycare to full-time nannying. I love to work with babies and toddlers but have experience with kids all the way up to 13. I am looking for a part-time nanny family starting January 2025.
I pride myself on my energetic and sympathetic...
Sierra can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sierra was our daughter's daycare teacher, and was truly a gift to our family. She encouraged our daughter's creativity, spirit, and sense of fun! We always got great updates from her and could tell our daughter just loved her."
Margaret J.
Ghadeer A.
Des Plaines, IL
$25-39/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ghadeer (23.)
I have over 7-8 years of experience working with infants and up to the age of 16. I am CPR certified, Montessori teacher certified, RBT & first Aid certification.
I truly believe that every child is unique and full of potential, and I'm dedicated to helping them thrive. Whether it's through play,...
Ghadeer can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Ghadeer helped fill in when our regular nanny left on vacation and has since worked for us on an as-needed basis. She helps tutor the older ones, plays with our younger children is both kind and dependable. We feel lucky to have Ghadeer!"
Timothy E.
Megan P.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a currently a preschool teacher in Chicago Public Schools at a school on the South West side of the city, but I have experience with all age groups from teaching, working at early childhood programs, nannying, babysitting, summer camps, and tutoring.
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sarah. I've worked with children my whole life, starting out as a babysitter for neighborhood families to an elementary school teacher where I've taught 4th and 5th grade. I'm currently looking to pick up some extra hours outside of the school day.
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah nannied for our two kids (ages 3 and 1) for three months over the summer. She was great! Super reliable, good communication skills, and easy-going about what was needed from her each day. My 3-year old son and 1-year old daughter were big fans. Sarah took...
Gina H.
Becky H.
Broadview, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Becky: Daycare Owner, Teacher, Nanny And More.. Experience With Children.!.
5.0
(1)
I have over 35+ years experience working with children of all ages. I am currently the program manager for the Right At School program at Field Park elementary. I taught pre-school for several years for a daycare center, substitute taught for 2 years, taught second grade for 2. 5 years, was a supervisor/teacher for a...
Becky can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I've known her for 45 years. She is caring, thorough and incredibly detailed oriented. If you need someone to support you in child care, elder care, pet care, organizing and planning, hosting a garage sale or whatever you can think of, she's your person. Lastly,...
Care member
Jennifer D.
Chicago, IL
$39/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Happy! Safe! Healthy! That's my main goal when caring for your little ones! I have more than three decades of childcare experience... mom, preschool teacher, nanny, babysitter! From newborns to teens, multiples, single child and large groups, I've done it all.
Arts and crafts, Pinterest snacks, reading, imaginative play,...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jennifer is the most wonderful nanny! She is so sweet and loving I knew right away she would take great care of my baby! She also loves doing art projects with him that are age appropriate and I loved coming home from work with a new finger painting project, etc....
Rebecca L.
Maria G.
Elmhurst, IL
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a certified teacher with a decade of childcare experience, I have a passion for helping children grow and learn. My desire to make a positive impact on children's lives stems from my own positive experiences as a babysitter. I am patient, calm, creative, and friendly, and I enjoy playing educational games that promote...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Maria was with us for the last year and a half and was by far the best decision we made as new parents. She brought calmness to our new chaotic life. She was dependable, helpful, caring, and extremely trustworthy. I could hand my daughter to her and walk out the...
Sarah A.
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Harwood Heights, IL
Kathryn F.
5.0
We've had Katy watch our boys several times since September of '22. They always get excited when they know she is coming. She's also helped us out of a pinch when another sitter cancelled at the last minute. She's great and we will continue to use her for date nights!
- Meredith E.
Destiny P.
5.0
Absolutely pleased with the decision on hiring Destiny! She was amazing with my children! very fun & attentive!
- Thanairy A.
Jamie S.
5.0
I have known Jamie for 5 years since she got involved as a volunteer dance instructors for children at S. Elementary. Jamie instructed dances 2 consecutive seasons of the dance program. She also did an internship with our Linkages to Learning Program at the school co-facilitating children social...
- Ana S.
Lindsey A.
5.0
Lindsey worked for me as a camp counselor of girls ages 7-15 years old. Lindsey stands out because she found that difficult balance of being able to relate to the campers, be their confidante, have fun with them, make fun for them and yet be able to still get things done, always have their safety...
- Kat M.
Catie L.
5.0
Catie was a fantastic sitter for our toddler! I felt immediate trust and assurance when she arrived. Catie is very professional and our daughter took an immediate liking to her. Will definitely be reaching out to Catie in the future for more babysitting needs!
- Kate J.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Harwood Heights, IL
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Harwood Heights, IL?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Harwood Heights, IL is $27.50. 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 Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights, IL offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights, IL.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Harwood Heights, IL?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Harwood Heights, 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.