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60 homeschool teachers are listed in Portage, IN
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby homeschool teachers is 3 years
Homeschool teachers in Portage, IN
Katie H.
Hobart, IN
$25-36/hr • 2 yrs exp
Friendly tutor with experience with younger students. Open to subjects depending on age of child!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a 31-year-old teacher with a vibrant 8-year-old daughter and a large, loving family of eight siblings, six of whom are younger. My extensive experience with children spans from infancy to adolescence, thanks to my background as both a nanny and an educator. This summer, I'm seeking opportunities to enrich young minds,...
Kristina can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a high school math teacher with a masters degree in education. I also have two undergraduate degrees, one of which is in English. I am offering online assistance during this pandemic or summer help.
Lily R.
Chesterton, IN
$17-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Lily. I'm a junior in nursing school so I have alot of academic experience. I'm best with science and math, but I'm confident with other subjects as well.
Taylor T.
Munster, IN
$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a young and fun kindergarten teacher that loves being around children. I am reliable, on time, energetic, and dependable! I have always loved being around children and decided very early on that I wanted to spend my life teaching and making an impact on future generations. I am able to care for kiddos, make meals,...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Taylor is the ideal sitter! She has so much energy! She is punctual, responds to texts fast, loves kids and spent an entire evening doing projects with my two toddlers. She is very professional, kind and she was able to relate to both of my kids right away!"
Jen S.
Maddie D.
Merrillville, IN
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Maddie, I am from Michigan and just moved here with my husband to Indiana about July. I recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelors degree in elementary education. A student taught in a fourth grade and second grade classroom. I continued my teaching career as a fourth and third grade...
Maddie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddie nannied our boys this summer and she was great with them!"
Samantha S.
5.0
(1)
I have helped my friends with children with various projects and subjects as needed. I have two nieces that I help my sister with get ready for kindergarten and preschool.
5.0
"Kids naturally love Angela. She has a very kind, light-hearted personality. She also is educated in psychology and family services, so she understands people. I trust her with my children, which is not something I take lightly. She also genuinely love animals...
Gina M.
Kaylie T.
Griffith, IN
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
About myself & my philosophies for child care:
*Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education
*Past experiences include: one on one pre-K teacher, daycare Pre-K teacher, mothers helper, nanny.
*Home is the first and most important classroom. I focus on emotional learning and problem solving along with the basics.
*Learning...
Kaylie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaylie was on time and very courteous. She was interested in our rules in regards to our children and wanted to follow our routines. The kids were safe and happy. She took our kids to the park. My husband and I had a nice outing because Kaylie did a great job at...
Katelyn T.
Andrea D.
Michigan City, IN
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate, Patient, And Reliable Teacher Available During Weekends And Summer Months
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Andrea and I am a Michigan City Area Schools teacher, teaching Special Education. Subject areas include: ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Social Skills. I am compassionate, patient, and reliable. I live in Long Beach (Michigan City), Indiana, but also spend quite a bit of time in the Chicago area....
Andrea can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Andrea did a great job and we would highly recommend her. She went above and beyond our expectations, was very easy to communicate with, and felt very comfortable working with her. "
Joseph W.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Maddy, and I am a current college student pursuing my bachelor's of science in nursing. Recently, I completed an additional program to earn my Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA) license. I love caring for children. I have helped regularly to watch my toddler-aged niece & loved being able to experience her joy in...
Madilyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Madilyn did a great job watching my kiddos. She drove them to activities safely and on time. They all really liked her. She was friendly, punctual, easy to communicate with and reliable. My kids requested she watch them again soon!"
Rachel K.
Alisa K.
Whiting, IN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Supportive Caregiver, Crisis Counselor, Time Management Assistant And Art Teacher All In One
4.9
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a 0-3 Montessori Guide with my own curriculum as well as sitter substitute options, training and referral services.
I have 25 years collective experience in:
Camp counseling
Teaching art
Art therapy
Nannying
Sitting
Chauffeuring
PTA
Room parent
Music courses
Sign language
Mindful Parent Coaching
ECD
And more
I...
Alisa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alisa is wonderful. She took the time to come meet us and our daughter the day before we hired her. That was greatly appreciated and helped me feel comfortable with leaving our baby in her care. We flew in for a wedding so we didn't have a ton of toys or books with...
Ashley C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! A little bit about me--I am a preschool teacher turned stay at home mom. Throughout high school, I loved babysitting and was a nanny in the summer. I then went on to get my degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Early Childhood Development. I taught preschool before becoming a stay at home mom...
Dallas can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dallas watched my 1 year old this Summer as I was back home in the area temporarily living with family and working remote. She was so amazing and welcomed my daughter with open arms and always sent me photos throughout the day with updates. She is so kind and...
Elizabeth D.
Victoria D.
Hebron, IN
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Tori and I am a full time elementary teacher and am currently teaching 2nd grade. I have about 9 years total of experience in childcare. I previously worked at a daycare through high school and college. I am looking for a family that needs help over the summer, breaks, or before/after school. I am a very on the...
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tori is fabulous with children, she is always creative and engages them. They enjoy being taught, or nannied by her. She oversaw the summer activities at the daycare she worked at prior to becoming a teacher. She loves kids and it shows"
Naomi D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over 10 years of classroom experience, I am confident that I can help your child succeed. While most of my experience is in the classroom, I have been focusing, these past 3 years, on small group and one-on-one instruction. During the last two school years, I have homeschooled 3 students and helped them reach their goals of...
5.0
"Angela has been my tutor for over a year now. She is very accommodating. I truly enjoy my tutoring sessions with her. She uses creative methods, explains thoroughly, and listens to my concerns. I've learned a lot and highly recommend her. Thanks Angela!!!"
Gina G S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
A little bit about my experience: I am a sister to three brothers and seven sisters. Five of them which are younger so ive had all the experience you can imagine with kids and an overall understanding of everything! I've been babysitting since I was 13 and thoroughly enjoy spending time and pouring into kids. I also did nannying...
Ellie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ellie is great! Our boys love her!"
Lauren S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone!
My name is Daniele, I have a lot of experience as a babysitter/nanny (+6years) with children from 0 to 12 years old! I also have a college degree in Education, so besides being a nanny/babysitting, I also have been a teacher for early education and first grade!
I love arts and crafts, playing and teaching kids....
Daniele can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Daniele was great! She was on time, respectful, attentive and very sweet with my 5mo old kiddo. I’d love to hire her again! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a full time elementary teacher at Demotte Elementary school. I have experience in tutoring and childcare.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Regan, and I'm a freshmen at Hyles-Anderson College. In high school, I played volleyball, basketball, ran XC, and had a 4. 0 gpa. Working with kids, whether in my churches nursery or as a nanny, is one of my favorite things to do! I've worked as a babysitter, nanny, teachers aid, and junior church worker for a...
5.0
"I would highly recommend Regan for any childcare needs! She was absolutely amazing with our kids this summer and for some after school care. We have an 8y/o son and 5y/o daughter. She was always on time, reliable, and very flexible. I was at complete ease knowing...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Helping kids at my school along with my younger sister.
5.0
"Alyssa helped me with so many hardships academically and I am so glad I was able to hire her!! Amazing tutor, extremely friendly and patient. I highly recommend her if you're struggling, or need a bit of extra help! She's amazing!!"
monica P.
I am first, a father of two wonderful adult children, ages 23 and 18. I began my early childhood life as a parent of those two while I was an elementary school teacher. I became an infant teacher in Bloomington, Indiana in 2003, and fell in love with being a caregiver of the very young. I finished my Ed. D. in ECE in 2015, most...
Dave can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Portage, IN
Taylor T.
5.0
Taylor is the ideal sitter! She has so much energy! She is punctual, responds to texts fast, loves kids and spent an entire evening doing projects with my two toddlers. She is very professional, kind and she was able to relate to both of my kids right away!
- Jen S.
Maddie D.
5.0
Maddie nannied our boys this summer and she was great with them!
- Samantha S.
Angela P.
5.0
Kids naturally love Angela. She has a very kind, light-hearted personality. She also is educated in psychology and family services, so she understands people. I trust her with my children, which is not something I take lightly. She also genuinely love animals and cares about the elderly. I...
- Gina M.
Kaylie T.
5.0
Kaylie was on time and very courteous. She was interested in our rules in regards to our children and wanted to follow our routines. The kids were safe and happy. She took our kids to the park. My husband and I had a nice outing because Kaylie did a great job at our home. Thank you!
- Katelyn T.
Andrea D.
5.0
Andrea took care of our 6 month old for a few hours a week for several weeks. She was very impressive and the baby loved her. We will happily keep hiring her whenever her schedule and ours mesh. We have no reservations at all about recommending her (except that she might be less available for us...
- Dani F.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Portage, IN
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Portage, IN?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Portage, IN is $16.11. 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 Portage, IN?
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 Portage, IN 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 Portage, IN offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Portage, IN 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 Portage, IN?
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 Portage, IN.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Portage, IN?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Portage, IN, 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.