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60 homeschool teachers are listed in Oak Park, IL
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby homeschool teachers is 6 years
Homeschool teachers in Oak Park, IL
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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have known Dylan for five years, as she was our daughter's preschool teacher. Eventually, she also started babysitting for our two kids. As a teacher and a sitter, she always had a smile on her face and a cheerful disposition. She adores working with children...
Jen C.
5.0
(16)
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, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa has taken care of my daughter and helped me on multiple occasions! She’s extremely resourceful and invested making sure Savannah gets outside or has some activity, screen time is limited, and Alyssa encourages a balanced diet with fruit and veggies. Savannah...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hello my name is Norma, I am a former Kinder garten teacher from Mexico. I immigrated to United States in 1991 in for a better life. I became a nanny because it would allow me to work with children. I have worked with the Bianco family for the past 26 years. My journey with the Biancos gave me extensive experience in all stages...
Norma can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Norma was my nanny throughout my childhood, and there's no one more qualified, kind, or amazing than her! My family was so lucky to work with her for as many years as we did. She's intelligent, wise, responsible, excellent with pets, and a truly wonderful woman to...
Victoria B.
5.0
(2)
Ian is a recent college graduate with a love of language, writing, and programming who is excited to gain teaching experience and meet new people.
5.0
"My kids had the best time with Ian! I was always confident to call him because I knew kids would be having fun and most importantly they would be safe."
Julieta G.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a third generation Early Education Teacher who moved into the Non-Profit Education Space. I currently work as an ED for a Non-Profit, since I'm working remotely (residing in South Loop), I do have a lot more time to spare.
I'm DCFS, CPR and teacher certified. In the past I've worked in a classroom's ranging from infant to...
Dhara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dhara has been an extremely personable and dependable summer nanny. My daughter greets her with a big smile every morning at 5 months old now! Dhara is very respectful, follows specific instructions (i.e., feeding, tummy time, etc.), provides great recommendations...
Staci C.
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Meredith I am 24 and I'm an art teacher/nanny/babysitter. I have worked in various positions of child care and I am a certified elementary age and art teacher. Some of my previous jobs have been an over night summer camp counselor, daycare worker, babysitter, day camp counselor, after school educator, tutor...
Meredith can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meredith is great with kids and is extremely trustworthy. She has lots of patience and understands kids' needs. She can efficiently and properly deal with difficult situations or accidents. Meredith has lots of experience with a wide age range from her time as a...
Claire E.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Finn, and I have over 13 years combined experience working with youth of all ages. I got my start in youth work by programming and directing a summer camp for 10 years, working closely with varied groups of 7-13-year-olds. I also spent time as a case manager in homeless shelters and housing programs for teens, helping...
Finn can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Finn babysat for my very active 3 year old a couple of times. He was punctual and professional, warm and grounded, and very playful. My son loved him and asks about him often. He's moved out of our area or we'd continue to work with him for a long time."
Jill D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an elementary teacher looking for a part time job. I graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in bilingual/bi-cultural elementary education. I have my masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I have taught for 6 years as a Dual Language Teacher (Spanish) in first, third and fourth grade. Prior to...
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Erica has been EXACTLY what we needed at a important time. She is punctual, fantastic with the kids, helps even before I ask with house help and has been an amazing helper. All three of my kids are completely smitten with her. Please don't hire her when I need...
Shahnaz K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Amy and I'm a full-time Montessori preschool teacher looking to babysit in my spare time. I started my teaching career at a preschool in Marin County, California. I absolutely loved this job and quickly fell in love with early childhood education. Through education courses at St. Mary's College of California, I learned...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Leonor D.
Chicago, IL
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Temporary Nanny, Temporary Senior Care Provider, Tutor, Babysitter
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Leonor, I speak Spanish and English and I have worked as a nanny for more than 12 years. I have been working with children since my early 20's as a young woman I would often volunteer for charities, babysit or tutor children with learning disabilities. I enjoyed the experience so much that I decided to make it a life...
Leonor can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Leonor was our nanny from September 2018 through August 2021. She was the most wonderful nanny we could ever imagine. We interviewed her when I was pregnant with our first, and I knew she was going to be the right fit for our family when she told me she loved...
Sarah S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have tutored students in math and science from 3rd-8th grades. I have also tutored students in reading in 1st and 2nd grades.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is viridiana, I'm 32 years old. I have 10+ years of experience working with children ages Newborn-7years old (Daycare teacher, nanny and babysitting). I love what I do, I love to help children reach different milestones, watch them grow and learn new things everyday. I enjoy sensory activities, gross motor activities and...
Viridiana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Viridiana is amazing! Trustworthy and loving with our little one!"
Melanie L.
Maria R.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Tita.
I just love kids. I am confident in my ability to be around them. I like to keep them active and engage in activities that help them socialize and learn.
I worked for more than a year in a daycare with more than 10 babies (beautiful twins also!).
After that I worked for a beautiful family for almost 6 years...
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"I cannot say ENOUGH amazing things about Tita. Our family loves her immensely. She is absolutely amazing with our son and has been with our family for 2.5 years. She is kind, personable, reliable, flexible and so loving with our son. We love that she takes him...
Jenn G.
4.5
(18)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated childcare professional with over 10 years of experience as a nanny, babysitter, and childcare consultant. I began my career at 13, working as an after-school program and summer camp counselor, tutor, daycare teacher, and cheer and dance coach. For the past eight years, I've been consistently nannying, providing...
Sha'ron can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sha'ron was exactly what my husband and I needed. She is wonderful with our 2 year old son E. and allows us to work with a peace of mind because E totally adores her. She reads and plays with him, and also is great with teaching him creatively. She is wonderful...
Isabel R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Liza, I am the third of 8 children, so I have been taking care of kids pretty much my whole life! I have a lot of experience with watching kids of all ages since I came from a big family, and I've been babysitting and nannying for families in the area for over 15 years.
I currently work as an assistant Montessori...
Liza can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Liza has been watching my boys for a few months now and they don't want her to leave when I get home and ask when she can come again! "
Jenna M.
Paige R.
Chicago, IL
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Paige and I am an experienced teacher/tutor/caregiver with10 years experience with children aging from infant to 10 years old. I have been teaching for 7 years I am currently teaching 2nd grade at CPS. In 2017 I received my Masters in Urban Education and type 03 certification with endorsements in math, language...
Paige can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esmeralda. I'm 41years old I have 2 beautiful kids !! I been babysitting and nanny for almost 13 years I have my CPR certification and a lot of experience with infants children and adults.. I was a Head star sub-teacher for a year I learn a lot about infants and children personally and needs. I love help kids with...
Esmeralda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Love her, she was wonderful with my kid. Fun, energetic and very responsible. My daughter speaks Spanish thanks to her! I would definitely recommend Esmeralda."
Allondra J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an AMI trained Montessori teacher with a Masters in Education, looking for evening and weekend babysitting work. I have been working with children since I was in high school, and have been teaching in a Montessori classroom for 7 years. I love working with children of all ages, and am happy to help with homework,...
Greta can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have used Greta several times and she is wonderful. Reliable and warm. She engages our daughter and they play together well. Highly recommend her."
Lis C.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I am a mother of 9 years old girl. I am organized, Energetic and love to teach. I have more than 10 years experience in teaching languages. I mainly tutored kids 6-16 years old. Kids love me and I absolutely do. Arabic is my native language and French is my second. I also can teach English as a second language. Learning can...
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Oak Park, IL
Terra C.
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 and we will be using you again...
- Tina S.
Dylan S.
5.0
We have known Dylan for five years, as she was our daughter's preschool teacher. Eventually, she also started babysitting for our two kids. As a teacher and a sitter, she always had a smile on her face and a cheerful disposition. She adores working with children and it is evident in how she plays...
- Jen C.
Alyssa J.
5.0
I never leave reviews however when someone goes above and beyond I believe compliments are due. Alyssa has been my son’s nanny for the past 2yrs and in those past 2yrs she has become family. Alyssa genuinely loves children and my son genuinely loves her! She’s patient, creative, and always reliable!...
- Care member
Norma B.
5.0
Norma was my nanny throughout my childhood, and there's no one more qualified, kind, or amazing than her! My family was so lucky to work with her for as many years as we did. She's intelligent, wise, responsible, excellent with pets, and a truly wonderful woman to help take care of your children....
- Victoria B.
Ian K.
5.0
Reliable, responsive and smart. My kids love him. Our favorite babysitter.
- Hilary B.
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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 $22.89. 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?
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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.
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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 Rating4.5 / 5
Homeschool Teachers in Oak Park, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed homeschool teachers.