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60 homeschool teachers are listed in Thornton, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby homeschool teachers is 10 years
Homeschool teachers in Thornton, IL
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Willa.
I have many years of experience w/ children. I am a retired LPN, and CPR certified through the Red Cross. As a nurse, I worked as a home health care nurse working with mentally and physically challenged children.
Previous to this, I worked w/in the Speed School dist. in different locations as a...
Willa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Willa watches our infant, toddler (two under 2!), and our bulldog on weekends. She’s more than capable, prompt, and fun. We are so grateful we found her!"
Jane S.
Angelica S.
Park Forest, IL
$18-23/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I used to help tutor my friends when we were in school together. I will also review the material myself before I start. While working at the daycare kids would flock to me asking me questions about their homework as well. If I don't know it. I'll figure it out.
5.0
"As my roommate, Angelica is very punctual with chores, highly organized, and is in charge of most of the cooking, making very delicious and health conscious meals. They put the children in the care first and foremost going beyond to really make connections, help...
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Maranda J.
Homewood, IL
$16/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Maranda and I've been looking after children as a nanny for about 4years now. Being the eldest of 3 siblings and enough cousins, nieces and nephews to make more than 3 football teams, I've always took the initiative to help by babysitting, cooking, or cleaning. As a part time student, I've mostly worked with infants and...
Maranda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Maranda! My Children absolutely adore her! She is so patient and kind and capable! I recommend her a 1000 times!!!!"
Chandra S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ayanna and I am a 22-year-old daycare teacher. I have been in the childcare industry for 6 years and in the future I plan on becoming a preschool teacher.
I am CPR/First Aid Certified and I am in the process of getting my Child Development Associate credential !
I am available after 5:30 Monday-Friday and 11 a.m. -...
Ayanna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, 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)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dallas watched my 2 girls for a year and a half and was nothing short of amazing. With her preschool background, she really knows how to teach, play, and care for children. She has a very cozy and clean home and a heart of gold. It takes a special person to be able...
Lindsey T.
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 a godsend for our family we would hire her all over again as a matter fact we have hired her for the current school year and are super excited to work with her again. I can think of no better tutor than Angela."
Charley W.
5.0
(3)
Hello! I'm a former special education teacher and experienced nanny with a deep passion for working with children of all ages and abilities. My background includes working with infants, toddlers, elementary, middle school students, and neurodivergent children. I thrive on creating engaging, enjoyable experiences for "my kids"...
Vanessa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Vanessa started as our nanny in early 2015. She has done a wonderful job caring for our two young children, starting when our youngest was still a preemie. She's always thought of fun activities and field trips to keep the kids entertained. She is kind, caring and...
Elizabeth R.
Heather P.
Tinley Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny And Pre-k Teacher Looking For After School Jobs
5.0
(1)
My name is Heather. I am 34 years old. I am currently a teacher at a day care . I've been teaching for 13 years in a Pre-k classroom. I live in Tinley Park . A little bit of my history: Before I started teaching I nannied for 3 years for an autistic boy and his brother , at the time I also took care of my 2 younger brothers in...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Heather was very easy to communicate with. She was punctual to her interview. She had no hesitation in agreeing to background checks. She was kind and easy to talk to and was happy to answer all of my questions. Great interview."
Jillian L.
5.0
(1)
Hi parents! I am a college graduate of 3 majors that include both social and hard sciences. I was a math tutor since elementary school (though unpaid until sometime in high school) and often assisted my siblings and various neighborhood kids. Previous homework help/tutoring work includes working at a math and science school for...
5.0
"Rebecca has been an amazing Math tutor to my 8th grade daughter. I wanted a tutor to help her with homework but also help her with her confidence. Rebecca is a great role model! She has been so patient, punctual and she took the time to learn the learning style of...
Carolina E.
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.
5.0
(3)
I am a 2nd grade bilingual elementary teacher. My experience goes beyond babysitting. I have had to take care of 20 kids at a time, while also teaching. Therefore, I believe my experience in my classroom will carry on in any babysitting role. I am able to be fun and adventurous with kids but I am also able to teach them and...
Dalia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Dalia is responsible, dedicated, organized, and punctual. She is also very communicative and always takes into consideration what is best for the person she is helping. Dalia is available and continuously cares for people."
Elizabeth C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you."
Victoria R.
Maura S.
Tinley Park, IL
$45-60/hr • 8 yrs exp
Science And Math Tutor-Grade 3 To College Level. Available Weeknights And Weekends.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always had a passion for teaching and tutoring others. While attending the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, I tutored elementary and high school aged students in the area and taught science summer classes through Kid's Institute. While in college, I tutored calculus for Ripon College and was the Genetics tutor at...
5.0
"Maura is awesome! Beside being very intelligent, she is responsible, available and really good at what she does. Maura has tutored my daughter for about 1 1/2 years. Last year she helped my daughter go from C's and D's in pre-calc to A's! This school year she has...
Eva L.
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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I love children. This is what I am going to school to pursue. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy...
Jasmine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Very dependable! My 3yo said he had fun while in her care. As a mother that's all you want to hear. she also cares for my newborn and is great with him as well. Definitely recommend."
Catearina C.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Alisa while in town for a wedding. We used her two evenings in a row! She was so easy to work with and a great communicator. We felt safe leaving our 15 month old with her and she was very happy with Alisa! She also brought extra books and toys since we...
Amanda W.
Brianna M.
Oak Forest, IL
$18-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Brianna and I am currently a certified 5th grade teacher looking for childcare opportunities during the summer only. I decided to become a childcare provider because I want to make a positive difference in the lives of children and support families by providing a reliable option. I have two years of experience as...
Brianna can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great sitter and very punctual! My toddler absolutely adores her. She is capable of making lunches and getting him to go down for a nap. She also takes him for walks outside as well! Highly recommend"
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I worked for a daycare for about seven years as a School-Age teacher and an Infant Teacher. I also have over 15 years of experience working as a nanny. I am First-Aid, CPR, and AED certified and have been renewing this for over 20 years.
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been a teacher going on four years now. I have a bachelors degree to teacher special education and elementary education. I have taught kindergarten and special education k-4 classrooms. I Nannied while in college (seven years experience). My passion is working with children. I engage children in indoor and outdoor...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Thornton, IL
Willa H.
5.0
Willa watches our infant, toddler (two under 2!), and our bulldog on weekends. She’s more than capable, prompt, and fun. We are so grateful we found her!
- Jane S.
Angelica S.
5.0
As my roommate, Angelica is very punctual with chores, highly organized, and is in charge of most of the cooking, making very delicious and health conscious meals. They put the children in the care first and foremost going beyond to really make connections, help with education, and nurture...
- Care member
Maranda J.
5.0
I hired Maranda to watch my 14 year old and 18 month old son for me while I traveled. She was responsible for pick up and drop offs, meals and overall care.
I ended up not having cellular service at different points of my trip but Maranda was always on schedule and made me feel confident that my...
- Gloria F.
Daniele F.
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
Dallas Z.
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 trustworthy! I cannot recommend her...
- Elizabeth D.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Thornton, IL
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Thornton, IL?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Thornton, IL is $20.00. 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, IL offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, IL.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Thornton, IL?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Thornton, 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.