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89 homeschool teachers are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby homeschool teachers is 6 years
Homeschool teachers in Portland, ME
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over a decade of childcare experience. I have previously worked as an Infant & Toddler Teacher and spent a summer directing a summer day camp! I'm looking to pick up extra hours doing what I love the most- caring for children. You deserve a date night! Safety and fun are my priorities, so if you're looking for reliable...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Liz is extremely dependable and conscientious, always on time and followed all instructions perfectly. Most important, our 3-year-old loves her!"
Elizabeth E.
3.3
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madison. I use she/her pronouns. I have worked in childcare in various positions including as a Behavioral Health Professional working with autistic kids from 3 - 21 y/o, childcare teacher with up to 10 kids per adult, and family nanny for a toddler. I'm definitely a creative person, I love to set up games and...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We had the true pleasure of Madison being FT nanny for our 1-yr old for 9 months (40 hrs/wk, not live-in). We sadly parted ways when my son’s name made it to the top of the list at our preferred daycare/preschool — though Madison is still available to us for...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
Employed Art teacher looking to help with nannying or cleaning during vacations, nights or weekends :)
I am comfortable working with most ages. I love being active with children including outdoor adventures or crafts.
I look forward to hearing from you.
5.0
"We needed a last minute date night babysitter and Kelly came to our rescue! She was our first non-friend babysitter so it was a big deal for us. She is kind and calm and everything i could have hoped for. She arrived for bedtime routine and jumped right in to take...
Jessica C.
Cassandra M.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!
5.0
(3)
I am a grad student at USM, looking to nanny in my free time! I am a trained midwife, yoga teacher, and postpartum doula. I have a lot of newborn care experience, as well as a range of other ages, and I also have experience working with children with special needs and/or disabilities. I have been babysitting and nannying since I...
Cassandra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cassandra is always happy, positive, fun and creative! Our little one loves spending time with her and they are always doing something exciting together. She makes us feel our daughter is safe and well taken care of when she is with her and we trust Cassandra to...
Alexandra M.
Mazie L.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5 Years Of Experience, College Graduate; Majors Were EDUC + Women Studies, Minor Was Child Advocacy.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
After graduating from high school in 2018, I ventured to Burlington, VT, for a year of university before taking a hiatus from college. During this year, I immersed myself in teaching English at a community resource center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As the head volunteer, I crafted daily lesson plans and engaging activities...
Mazie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Mazie looked after our 6m old boy and our 5.5 yo daughter for a week while we were in Portland, Maine. She was excellent with the kids and a pleasure to have around the house. Highly recommend!!"
Ryan F.
Hannah W.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have many years of babysitting experience as well as an associates degree in Early Childhood education, and am currently in school at USM working on my Bachelors in Social Work. Before going to USM I was a Preschool Teacher in Windham for three years.
I love being outdoors and having fun! My hours are very flexible...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Hired Hannah for a short term/part time nanny position. She has been excellent- reliable, responsible and my kids adore her!! Would definitely hire again."
Sarah L.
Elizabeth K.
Portland, ME
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Liz and I am a fun-oriented, nature-loving lady that tries to spend every moment possible learning! I have worked with kids for the past 8 years in various capacities. I have 7 years of experience as a youth development professional in an experiential education setting as well as several summers' worth of...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Liz is amazing! She is incredibly patient and kind and is fantastic with kids. I have two high energy boys and she was playful yet firm when needed. We still use her helpful phrases like "no grabby hands." I wish she still lived in MA because I'd love to hire her...
Rebecca M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I began babysitting around age 13, and have loved working with kids ever since. I have extensive experience working as a camp counselor, teacher, and mentor. One of my favorite experiences working with children was at an elementary school as a tutor. I am happy to help with homework, housework, pick-ups from school, and am...
Elena can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Elena was a great sitter! I would absolutely hire her again."
Todd W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Louissa!
(Currently looking for Part-Time care during the school year and Full-Time care during the Summer.)
I have a wide range of childcare experience that I would love to chat with you about! I have worked at day centers, daycares, and in the school setting for about 10 years! I am currently working as a...
Louissa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Louissa is great! We hired Louissa to watch our one year old daughter during the summer and it was a perfect match. My daughter took to Louissa quickly. Louissa helped us establish a schedule, introduced fun developmental activities, and kept my daughter engaged...
Alyse T.
Delaney P.
Portland, ME
$30-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I started nannying in 2012 and have babysat since 2009. I have copious experience in childcare of all ages (new borns to late teens), including nannying, occasional date night sitting, working as a teacher's assistant in a day care. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with the little ones and teaching them how to grow their...
Delaney can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Delaney is a delight! She watched our active toddler for 5 hours a day this summer, and was full of energy and able to keep him occupied (no small feat) all summer long. She responds well to communication, and is prompt. We like her quite a bit, and highly...
Marianne B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am originally from Portland, Maine, have lived all over the country, and moved to Fort Collins recently. I currently work as a freelance merchandiser and social media manager, an engineering intern for a river restoration company, and sit on the Executive board of an environmental non-profit. However, my schedule is extremely...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah is a wonderful sitter! She is reliable, responsible and communicative with us and is so kind and compassionate with our children. Sarah worked for us watching our 2 boys, ages 2 and 6 at the time and was so good keeping our high energy boys occupied and...
Dashiell M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 36 years old. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 10 years old. When I was younger I took the babysitting course through Red Cross, I got certified as a lifeguard and I also took the Certified Nursing Assistant course a few years back. After exploring many options I finally decided that being a teacher was what I...
Jami can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Jami is AMAZING with infants, toddlers and older children. She is so loving, kind, funny, outgoing and our one year old took to her immediately. She is well-versed in all things baby, including getting babies to sleep, eat and get comfortable being around other...
Emily H.
Laura P.
Portland, ME
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Laura, I'm 31 years old, and I love working with kids! I'm currently working as a teacher's aid for a preschool in Cumberland, working with 2. 5-3-year-olds although I have experience with all ages. I was a counselor at Kingsley Pines summer camp for 5 summers (I taught ukulele, guitar, waterskiing, wakeboarding...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laura was the most incredible full time nanny to our 5 year old for several months before she started kindergarten. She genuinely adores children and caregiving and it's obvious in all she does. She goes above and beyond in creating a strong relationship and sense...
Lindsey and Jason G.
in 2021, I received a bachelor's degree in education and spent one year teaching kindergarten and tutoring grades 1-4.
In this work, I provided a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the needs of all students.
I Facilitated a safe, supportive, and energetic community that welcomed the different...
Hello! I'm Katie, a dedicated and innovative educator with over a decade of experience in primary and early childhood education. I've spent 8 of those years as a classroom teacher teaching kindergarten and first grade in both public and private elementary schools. My educational philosophy centers around child-led, hands-on...
I have been a kindergarten teacher now for 10 years, spent 9 of those teaching in Boston and this past year decided to return back to my home state and teach in Maine. I'm passionate about education and students learning in a way that is most successful for them while having fun.
Matthew H.
Portland, ME
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified K-8 Teacher With Master's Degree In Literacy Education
Hello! My name is Matt and I'm an early childhood teacher. I have almost 20 years of classroom experience. Most of my classroom experience is in Kindergarten, although I've also taught first and second grades. I also spent a few years as a K-5 Literacy Coach and worked with many teachers and children on ways to optimize...
Mikayla D.
Portland, ME
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Expressive Artist, Part-Time Caregiver, Party/Event Art Teacher/Art Tutor
I am an artist, jeweler, teacher, and child caretaker. I love to dance, play, sing, imagine. In school I studied human development and child behavior, alongside my art studies.
I have 10+ years of experience caring for children in their homes, in an art or ski class, at the farm or park, or wherever our adventures take us.
I...
Mikayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Hi there! My name is Brooke and I have been an educator for about 17 years in a variety of different capacities. I am currently looking for a nanny position to start late summer/early fall as I require a bit more flexibility in my schedule than public school teaching offers. I teach Social Emotional Learning at two elementary...
Brooke can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello! I have been working with children in some capacity for 21 years. I started babysitting when I was 10 years old. Then I went on to be a camp counselor, I worked with big brothers big sisters, volunteered with the Special Olympics and now I am a teacher. I currently teach 3rd grade in the Greater Portland Area. I am very...
Amelia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Portland, ME
Elizabeth H.
5.0
Liz is extremely dependable and conscientious, always on time and followed all instructions perfectly. Most important, our 3-year-old loves her!
- Elizabeth E.
Madison O.
4.0
Knowledgable, reliable and well-mannered. Those were tops! 👌🏾Personally, would have liked naps timed just before returning my child to give me a little time to work and for meals to go smoother (regular), but overall, Madis is solid!
- Care member
Kelly F.
5.0
Kelly is wonderful. She babysat for our 6yo and 8yo for a summer. She is calm and kind, punctual and reliable.
- Charlotte Bradley R.
Cassandra M.
5.0
Cassandra is not only capable in the logistical and practical sense -- punctual, polite, generous, and knowledgeable -- she is also an intuitive and kind individual who truly cares for how children feel. She took care of both our daughters (and let's be honest, us as new parents!) at varying stages...
- Alana D.
Mazie L.
5.0
Mazie looked after our 6m old boy and our 5.5 yo daughter for a week while we were in Portland, Maine. She was excellent with the kids and a pleasure to have around the house. Highly recommend!!
- Ryan F.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Portland, ME
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Portland, ME?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Portland, ME is $23.83. 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 Portland, ME?
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 Portland, ME 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 Portland, ME offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Portland, ME 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 Portland, ME?
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 Portland, ME.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Portland, ME?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Portland, ME, 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 Portland, ME homeschool teachers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Homeschool Teachers in Portland, ME are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 89 listed homeschool teachers.