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60 homeschool teachers are listed in Oak Park, IL
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby homeschool teachers is 6 years
Homeschool teachers in Oak Park, IL
I have over 6 years of childcare experience including experience as an overnight camp counselor, early childhood art teacher and various nannying jobs. I am skilled in caring for children of all ages, including those with developmental and learning disabilities. My degree in Human Development and Family Science has provided me...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children as a teacher for over 25 years. I have worked with pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, elementary, junior, high school, and college students, including children with special needs. I have a joyful, creative, enthusiastic personality, am firm when necessary for children, and love to read and play with...
Todd can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hi, Ebony is my first name but I prefer to be called by my middle name, Monaè. I would love to help take care of your children. There's enough people in this world harming children. I want to be the person to bring safety and trust to families. It is an honor to be considered to be a part of anyone's village. I was an assistant...
Ebony can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Molly C.
Oak Park, IL
$17-23/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was a freshmen in high school. I have experience with all types of ages, including babies, toddlers, and elementary school kids. I enjoy playing outside with the children I babysit and going to the pool. I am quite the organizer and will for sure keep the house in great condition. I graduated from...
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Thaina D.
Oak Park, IL
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Thaina, I am from Brazil but I have been living in the USA since 2019. I am a prospective Graduate student. I am a calm and easygoing person, love kids and pets. I have plenty of experience with kids as a kindergarten assistant teacher for two years and as babysitting in the USA since my arrival. My future goal is to...
Hello! My name is Tina. I have over 10 years of experience being a full-time teacher's assistant. I have worked with a variety of different age groups ranging from 3-11 years old. I have many different strategies and activities to help keep children engaged and enthusiastic while simultaneously learning! It is important that I...
Bethena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Katherine W.
Oak Park, IL
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Katie, I am currently a college student at Indiana University studying exercise science to pursue a career in pediatric occupational therapy. Over the past 5 years I have gained experience babysitting while also being a coach for youth field hockey camps. In high school I was actively involved in sports and...
Katherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a fun, loving, and energetic babysitter and tutor with experience working with children ages 0-21. Currently, I am a 5th/6th grade math and science teacher with a Master of Education (M. Ed.) in Special Education. I have a passion for working with children of all ages and am dedicated to making a positive impact in their...
Kara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kara is an exceptional caregiver. She arrived early and my toddler immediately took to her. She is a very kind and responsible sitter who has great experience!
We are excited to have Kara back again soon!"
Emily F.
Roxane M.
Oak Park, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher And Childcare Provider With Total Of Twenty Years Experience
After obtaining both Montessori AMI primary and elementary degrees in 1994 and 1997, respectively, I began my professional teaching career at Near North Montessori School in Chicago where I taught elementary aged children for six years. In 2003 I opened a Montessori-based home daycare in Oak Park. The daycare allowed me to care...
Roxane can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am an experienced educator who has an MED in Special Education and has been teaching 5th grade math and science for the past two years.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a CPS kindergarten teacher with over a decade of teaching experience in Early Childhood. I also have several years of nanny experience with newborns and multiples. I'm looking for one-time or recurring babysitting gigs, or a family who needs a part time caregiver for the summer. I love getting outdoors, exploring...
Wendi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Highly skilled with children. Especially attentive to their needs - particularly allergies. She took great care of my two girls for years before we moved away and saved my eldest from a peanut allergy reaction at her day care. I cannot recommend her highly enough!"
Heather W.
5.0
(3)
4+ years of traditional babysitting experience as well as lifeguarding (3 yrs) swim instructing (2 yrs) dance and art instructing (1 yr). I have a passion for fun arts and crafts as well as exploring nature!
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily did a great job with my 3 & 1 yo. She is on time and had activities ready to do with my kids."
Elle E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a teacher who is looking for summer sitting positions and occasional sitting during the active school year. I am enthusiastic, fun, and reliable.
I have experience sitting 1-3 children at a time. The ages range from 3-12 years old. I have babysat for multiple families within my 12 years of sitting experience. I have...
Krystina can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Krystina is an amazing care giver and has such a way with children. She made me and my husband feel so good about her taking care of our daughter and she took amazing care of her! "
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Blanca R.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate of the University, where I studied elementary education and Spanish. I absolutely love kids and cannot wait to have my own classroom. I have experience as a substitute teacher, teacher's assistant, daycare center aide and lead teacher, as well as babysitting from months-old babies to teenagers. I am very...
Blanca can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Blanca was excellent with our one-year-old and four-year-old! She is clearly so wonderful with kids. Very responsive. Punctual. Proactive. Solid instincts. All the good things. Will definitely look forward to working with her again!"
Annie C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm Venezuelan with 3, 5 years of nanny and house manager experience. I took care of 5 months to 8 years old children, also have experience with special needs kids, and CPR certified.
Currently Spanish/English teacher for kids, teenagers and adults.
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Wonderful nanny our kids who still miss her very much.
She was on time, never missed a day of work, flexible with our schedules. Also helped around the house with light cleaning duties, fixing meals & snacks for the kids, very friendly with our pets (dog &...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am pro active, funny nanny. I love cooking and baking with the kids. I have helped my mom take care of my little sister since she was born. I worked at Kumon as a teacher in 2016 teaching English and Portuguese for kids of the age 3 through 16. After that I became an Au Pair for two kids of the age 4 and 7. I was an Au Pair...
Livia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lívia is extremely reliable and responsible. Not once she left me waiting or canceled last minute. She is very considerate of my family needs and appointments.
My two kids, a 10 year old girl, and a 8 year boy, absolutely love her and look forward seeing her...
Teresa R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Former Montessori teacher who loves caring for children. Many years of experience as a mother, teacher, nanny and babysitter.
Angele can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Angele was a teacher at my daughter's Montessori school when we met her. Our whole family fell in love with her. We hired her as our summer nanny and for babysitting until we moved to Cleveland last year. We consider her a part of our family. She loves children and...
Lisa H.
Terra C.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Terra is very dependable, responsible, and the kids love her. She currently is doing some after school care for our family and is a nice friendly girl. "
Cyndi W.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(21)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alyssa, and I am an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with over five years of experience as an assistant teacher and daycare provider specializing in infant and toddler care. My passion for nurturing young minds is complemented by eight years of nannying for children of all ages across Baltimore, Washington, D....
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Alyssa is outstanding! She’s an compassionate individual and takes pride in what she does."
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Oak Park, IL
Kara L.
5.0
If COVID didn't happen Kara and my job hadn't transitioned to WFH, she would have been my 4 month old's nanny. Due to the circumstances changing, I was unable to hire her but she was my first pick. She was experienced and patient with my little guy.
- Hibah A.
Wendi G.
5.0
Highly skilled with children. Especially attentive to their needs - particularly allergies. She took great care of my two girls for years before we moved away and saved my eldest from a peanut allergy reaction at her day care. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
- Heather W.
Emily H.
5.0
Emily has babysat for us two times now and is wonderful with our 20-month-old! Our little one warmed up to her very quickly and even felt comfortable enough to fall asleep in her arms. She's so sweet, kind, and gentle. She spends time doing crafts and engaging with our little one and it gives us...
- Bristol E.
Krystina B.
5.0
Krystina is an amazing care giver and has such a way with children. She made me and my husband feel so good about her taking care of our daughter and she took amazing care of her!
- Care member
Blanca R.
5.0
Blanca was excellent with our one-year-old and four-year-old! She is clearly so wonderful with kids. Very responsive. Punctual. Proactive. Solid instincts. All the good things. Will definitely look forward to working with her again!
- Annie C.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Oak Park, IL
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Oak Park, IL?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Oak Park, IL is $22.93. 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 Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, IL offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, IL.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Oak Park, IL?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, IL homeschool teachers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Homeschool Teachers in Oak Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed homeschool teachers.