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Shara M.

Teaching Enthusiast Looking For Learning Enthusiast

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, my name is Shara, and I first found my zeal for teaching when I was a teenager and coached 3 Special Olympic events. I have found myself on many teaching and coaching adventures since, some of which have even led me to other countries. I am a huge proponent of hands on learning and believe if the learning is fun and engages...

Daniel J. says "Shara was great with my kids. She came to help me a few days a week as we had just moved to the area and my kids were 2 under 2. Some days I didn't need...

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Full Time Nanny/Family Assistant

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I just finished working as a nanny/family assistant in the Seattle area, and relocated to Santa Cruz! Prior to working with a private family, I spent 6. 5 years teaching and leading at a preschool. I started in 2015 as an assistant teacher then became a lead teacher and eventually took on a supervisory role as program manager. I...

Care Member says "Our family loves Emily! She is great with our two boys (4 & 7) and has been teaching/caring for them since our oldest was 2 years old. "

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Experienced Nanny

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
I am a 49-year-old mother of 2 daughters ages 20 & 23. My older daughter just started graduate school and will be a teacher in a second grade classroom come August. My young one is going into her junior year . I have taken care of children . I have been a babysitter, nanny and Head Preschool teacher. My undergraduate degree was...

Care Member says "Robin has been our nanny for almost three years. We have found her to be reliable, punctual, trustworthy and flexible with my erratic work schedule. She...

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Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm interested in the position. I live in Santa Cruz. I am 20 years old and I have 7 years of experience with professional childcare. I grew up around several cousins which introduced me to childcare at a young age. I am currently certified as a lifeguard for pools. I have training as a lifeguard in the ocean. I have...

Care Member says "Ariel has been our nanny for the past six months, and we couldn't be happier with her service. From day one, she has shown exceptional care and...

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Hi!

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
I like working with kids because they amaze me with how smart they are! I was very nearly a preschool teacher and I absolutely love watching that age group figure out how things work and problem solve. Older kids are great to work with because they generally want to help out if there's younger kids and if not then we get to just...

Matilda W. says "Emily took great care of our 11 months old baby when we were on vacation in Santa Cruz. It felt really safe to leave him with her and we would definitely...

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Certificated Elementary School Teacher

Santa Cruz, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years teaching experience in both upper and lower elementary, specifically K, 3rd, and 4th grade. I also have experience teaching STEAM and reading intervention. I am passionate about helping students feel confident and successful with school.
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Teacher

Santa Cruz, CA

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$45/hr
I'm from Estonia, that's the language I can teach you. It's a very small country between Finland and Russia and the language is very similar to Finnish language. And I'm a self taught Artist, I paint with acrylics, I use many techniques.
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Experienced Nanny + Teacher In Training

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I am an experienced nanny, who loves the outdoors and creating a safe environment for creativity and learning. I am currently on the path to becoming a teacher and would love to assist your child with at home learning.
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After School Teacher

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello! I'm Oli. I am an education associate at Save Our Shores- a local nonprofit. Before Save Our Shores, I used to be a teacher's helper at CKC- an after school program. There I learned how to work with kids more 1 on 1 with all different needs. I have the most experience with school aged children In my spare time, I like to...
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Part Time/Full Time Experienced Preschool Teacher Available For Nanny Position

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
I have been caring for children for 10+ years. I started babysitting when I was in high school. After high school I worked in preschool and elementary school settings while I was completing my degree. For the last 8 years, I have worked as a preschool teacher with children 2. 5-6 years of age. I have my BA in liberal studies and...
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Future Teacher Of America

Santa Cruz, CA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
I'd describe my personality as Silly, Fun-loving, and Responsible I like working with kids because I love watching learning happen. I find so much joy in helping kids learn and grow into the people they were meant to be. Kids have such a unique perspective on the world and I really love helping them use what they know to make...
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Experienced Teacher/Nanny Available

Santa Cruz, CA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Sam. :) I have over 20 years of experience working with children. My childcare journey began as a teenage babysitter for family friends and later grew to include working for a nanny agency in San Francisco, living and working as an au pair in Spain, teaching preschool, and holding full-time nanny positions for families...
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Early Childhood Teacher And Mother Of Two Teen Age Daughters

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Travel
Hello--I am a certified Early Childhood Teacher who is looking to work with a family to help raise and care for pre-toddlers up to school age children with the early years being my specialty focus. I have a very warm disposition and easily smile and laugh. I offer many finger plays and action rhymes and I sing a lot and many...
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Experienced Babysitter And Former Teacher Looking For Full Or Part Time Nannying Job!

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
15 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Maddie. I'm a 29-year-old grad student and experienced babysitter living in Monterey Bay. I am originally from NC, and have an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Russian. I have around 15 years of babysitting experience. During my 2 year Peace Corps Service in Kyrgyzstan, I taught English to all...
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Mikaila Bio

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as creative, dedicated and kind. I like tutoring because I am currently in college studying to become a teacher. I love working with children and helping them understand the material better. I started tutoring last year, my senior year of high-school. It was for a company called educated angels....
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
I am currently pursuing my Masters of Fine Arts and am looking for a summer job. I love working with kids-- I especially love playing outside and designing fun arts and crafts activities. I have experience working as a preschool teacher, a camp instructor, and an art teacher with students from 2 to 12 years old. I am confident...
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Science Tutor

Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
2 years experience
I have 2 years of experience teaching Biology and Chemistry as a Teacher's Assistant in college, where I graduated Magna cum laude. I also received an A letter grade in college physics and a 5 on my AP Psychology exam. I can also help with elementary and middle school Math and have taken courses through Calculus. I am currently...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hi All! I thoroughly enjoy teaching and helping kids with schoolwork. The back and forth and the light-bulb moments when students see something they hadn't before is a such a great feeling. I have my degree in Child Development and have worked in classroom settings, one on one and in small groups.
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
I'm currently in grad school studying to work as a school counselor. I have been working this past year and a non public school that specializes in ABA and severe behaviors. I have tutored children ages 5-10. I work to find connections with the child so school and learning seems fun and approachable. I love to find new ways to...
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Honors University Student

Santa Cruz, CA

from
$20/hr
I work part-time as a peer advisor creating academic plans and guiding my peers through the major. Outside of tutoring, have offered essay guidance to my peers. I was previously recommended to be a writing tutor at the University!
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  • 84 homeschool teachers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.57/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated homeschool teachers is 5.0

Recent homeschool teacher reviews from local parents in Santa Cruz, CA

Homeschool Teachers in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 84 listed homeschool teachers

Shara M.

Shara was great with my kids. She came to help me a few days a week as we had just moved to the area and my kids were 2 under 2. Some days I...

- Daniel J.

Emily H.

Our family loves Emily! She is great with our two boys (4 & 7) and has been teaching/caring for them since our oldest was 2 years old.

- Care member

Robin D.

Robin has been our nanny for almost three years. We have found her to be reliable, punctual, trustworthy and flexible with my erratic work...

- Care member

FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Santa Cruz, CA

The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Santa Cruz, CA is $27.57. 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.

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 Santa Cruz, 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.

Homeschooling teachers near you in Santa Cruz, 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.

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 Santa Cruz, CA.

When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Santa Cruz, 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.

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