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60 homeschool teachers are listed in Los Altos, CA
The average posted rate is $28/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby homeschool teachers is 4 years
Homeschool teachers in Los Altos, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
have over 17 years of classroom teaching experience with my Master's in Teaching Biology and my ElD(English Language Development) certification. I have taught K-12 with the majority of my time spent in the High school classroom teaching Science and Health. I have also worked as an after school tutor and love supporting and...
Keitty T.
Los Altos, CA
$30-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
From Brazil Physical Education Teacher Coach Of Artistic, Rhythmic Gymnastics And Volleyball
Hi, I'm from Brazil. I am working as a nanny (two boys, 3y and 6y) after school time and babysitter sometimes (boys 2y and 4y). I 'm graduated as a Physical Education teacher. Also I'm a coach of gymnastics (artistic and rhythmic). I work as a nanny and babysitter since I was 16 years old! I have a lot experience with kids and I...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Gensen D.
Los Altos, CA
$26-31/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have worked as a tutor for the past four years in both paid and volunteer positions. Mostly, I've worked with students between ages 5 and 14 and specialize in the humanities (English and history).
I'm a current design student in college pursuing graphic design. I have experience in art medias such as painting, drawing, glass blowing, and digital design. I have involved in creating art since the age of 5 and have taken just about every art class my schools have offered leading up to college.
I have a BS in Psychology from Santa Clara University and a MBA (Marketing) from Golden Gate University. I am bilingual in German. I have tutored children and adults in English and German and enjoy helping them reach their potential as it is rewarding to watch them excel and progress in their academia.
I used to tutor elementary school students in Math. I've also worked with 1st - 6th graders at a summer school working with them on English (Grammar, Spelling), Math, Science, History and more. Please reach out with any questions!
Negar B.
Los Altos, CA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
For the past three years I've been a tutor both while working at the German International School of Silicon Valley and while at Foothill College. At GISSV I tutored German for the Saturday School and I was also a 2nd grade classroom assistant. At Foothill College I was a statistics tutor for Pass The Torch where I one on one...
Molly H.
Los Altos, CA
$30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I'm a recent college graduate with extensive experience as an afterschool teacher, teacher's assistant, and babysitter. I recently moved to California and I'd love to provide a consistent and reliable source of childcare for young families. I've always loved working with and learning from kids and would love the...
Molly can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Ying. I am 26 years old, I genuinely enjoy spending time with kids, and have lots of experience working with kids, and since I have some spare time here. I am excited to offer my babysitting services.
I was a primary school teacher with valid teacher certification, and a part time kindergarten assistant teacher...
Ying can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Sarahi O.
Los Altos, CA
$26/hr • 6 yrs exp
My name is sarahi, I'm currently completing my studies in Early Childhood and working as an after-school teacher. I have 6+ years working with children in general and special education.
Sarahi can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
Andrea G.
Los Altos, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been working with children for over 20 years in different capacities. Through my extensive educational experience, I can contribute to the growth and development of your child. It's rewarding to see them learn and grow. I worked as a Pre-school teacher, Director , Nanny, Family helper and Mentor and I am CPR and First Aid...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With over 20 years as a Science and Health teacher, I'm passionate about working with children and creating engaging learning experiences. I focused on hands-on, inquiry-based education and even built a working urban farm in Los Altos with chickens, goats, hydroponics, and a garden to connect students with science.
I've...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shannon was amazing with our kids! We were so thankful for her help on short notice. She was punctual, followed instructions well and picked up both kids from school. She engaged and interacted with them. They really enjoyed her and raved about her. We will...
Jennifer C.
Lorena G.
Los Altos, CA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello my name is Lorena I'm 26. I have experienced with children of 0 to 13 years in a church as teacher religion Christian. I was a babysitter occasionally for the children of my friends and family. I made their meals, play with them, helped in their homeworks and did activities creatives with them. I speak Spanish ( first...
Lorena can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Mabelle P.
Los Altos, CA
$30-37/hr • 2 yrs exp
Recent graduate of the University of Michigan where I studied Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. I have a passion for mentorship and tutoring and love seeing my students achieve their goals! I worked as a student mentor through college and volunteered as a camp counselor since high school. I'd describe my...
Juliet E.
Los Altos, CA
$50-65/hr
I have more than 10 years of tutoring experience for various ages and a variety of subjects from 5 years old to 80 (my current student is about 80 I tutor her second language. My students (children)and I enjoy spending time learning via playing.
Two reasons that make me successful tour are:
A. Strong interpersonal and...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I went to culinary school and was a Spanish teacher so I can give kids a fun cooking lesson or tutor in Spanish or just simply babysit.
I worked with kids since I was 15 years old.
2017 to 2020 I started working for a non profit and have lessons to elementary and middle school children all over various school districts.
I...
Mayra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years of experience working with children from newborns to high school. I have worked as a nanny, preschool teacher, elementary school teacher, and school Director. I also have my own experience raising my 3 children. I enjoy and love working with children.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Lory has been our full time nanny for the past year, our kids were 2.5 yo and 6 mo when she started. She takes many trips to the park and the library, took my older one to preschool, prepared their meals and gave them baths. My kids love her, and the baby has...
Kristin J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, hope you are doing well.
My name is LiShuang. I'm from China. I've been babysitter around 4 years, very experienced. I love kids. I'm patient and caring, always can make connection with kids quickly.
I got my bachelor degree in China. Currently a Montessori Teacher Education student. Bilingual speaker: Chinese & English....
Lishuang can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Lishuang is very nice and sincere! She helped to babysit my 2 year old daughter and is able to warm up with her quickly. When she took my daughter to the park, she has been very cautious with her safety. My daughter likes her and get along well with her. "
Dingding Z.
Rachel E.
Santa Clara, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dependable, Caring Caregiver With 10+ Years Of Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am currently working as a full time (9am-6pm) Pre-K teacher at a private preschool in Los Gatos. I would like to pick up some occasional babysitting hours in the evenings and on weekends. I have always enjoyed working with children and their families. I have past experience with all ages, infant through school age. My job...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is great. She's flexible and handles appropriately any behavior my 3 boys decide to display for her. "
Katherine D.
Joanna C.
Mountain View, CA
$30-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Joanna and I have taken Child Development Courses at Foothill College. I have worked with children ages Newborn to 10-year-old. I have also worked at a preschool as a Head Teacher for Children ages 18 months to 5-year-old 's and I have also been a Nanny. Working with Children has always been a passion of mine.
A...
Joanna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Joanna was absolutely amazing with our 3 year old son! She was hard working, kind, and all around awesome! We would absolutely work with her again if we ever move back to CA. If you get a chance to work with her, I'm certain you will be as happy as we were!"
Blake C.
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Los Altos, CA
Shannon W.
5.0
Shannon was amazing with our kids! We were so thankful for her help on short notice. She was punctual, followed instructions well and picked up both kids from school. She engaged and interacted with them. They really enjoyed her and raved about her. We will definitely be using Shannon again.
- Jennifer C.
Loreida M.
5.0
Lory has been our full time nanny for the past year, our kids were 2.5 yo and 6 mo when she started. She takes many trips to the park and the library, took my older one to preschool, prepared their meals and gave them baths. My kids love her, and the baby has learned quite a bit of Spanish thanks...
- Kristin J.
Lishuang Z.
5.0
Lishuang is very nice and sincere! She helped to babysit my 2 year old daughter and is able to warm up with her quickly. When she took my daughter to the park, she has been very cautious with her safety. My daughter likes her and get along well with her.
- Dingding Z.
Rachel E.
5.0
Rachel was great. She was on time and great with our daughter. We will definitely use Rachel again.
- Michael Z.
Joanna C.
5.0
Joanna has been taking care my 1.5 year old son and his part time friend in our nanny share for many months now. Joanna's presence has been truly a gift to our family. She is collaborative, communicative and genuinely loves our little ones. She helped us a lot with establishing a sleep schedule and...
- Zienab A.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Los Altos, CA
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Los Altos, CA?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Los Altos, CA is $28.88. 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 Los Altos, CA?
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 Los Altos, CA 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 Los Altos, CA offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Los Altos, CA 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 Los Altos, CA?
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 Los Altos, CA.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Los Altos, CA?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Los Altos, CA, 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.