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60 homeschool teachers are listed in West Des Moines, IA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby homeschool teachers is 6 years
Homeschool teachers in West Des Moines, IA
Hannah M.
West Des Moines, IA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher Seeking Full-Time Nanny Position
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Hannah and I have a passion for teaching and caring for children! I have a BA from Lipscomb University and I am a licensed teacher in Elementary Education (K-5), with endorsements in Early Childhood (Birth-3) and Teaching English as a Second Language. I taught Kindergarten from '20-'23, and have transitioned out of...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Peyton L.
West Des Moines, IA
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Peyton and I've been teaching children since 2016! I've always had a passion for swimming and have coached and taught at Lifetime Fitness and Kinsale Golf Club in Ohio for kids between the ages of infants to 16-years old. Ive worked as an infant teacher at a daycare in Dublin, Ohio. I would care for infants...
Peyton can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am Peyton's mother. She has been an adult from the time she was three practically. She is extremely organized and structured. She is focused on future and school and goal oriented. She has done an amazing job at both of her employments. She has been a lifeguard...
Wendy L.
Holly G.
West Des Moines, IA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Everyone!
My name is Holly and I am currently employed as a full time teacher with a well known childcare center in Des moines Iowa. I am interested in babysitting weekends and week nights after I get off of work. I am willing to travel on weekends. My rate is $20 per hour and includes activities planned and prepped by...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Holly is by far the sweetest person I've ever met. She did so great with our boys(3 & 8), they were talking about her the next morning. Holly played with our boys, sent us updates, and got them to bed. She even did some clean up! We are so happy we found Holly, and...
Jessica N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a certified teacher that is home for the summer. I have welcomed families into my life over the summer months for many years. I have worked with infants all the way through 9th grade. I have an 12-year-old son and a 18-year-old daughter. We love to stay active during the summer. At this time I am looking for a part...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Iqueisha B.
West Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'am currently a lead teacher at koalaty Time Child Development Center and preschool. I'm very passionate about my job and it has allowed me to gain more experienced in the field I've always wanted to be in.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"She goes by "Q" and my 3 toddlers absolutely adore her! We've known Q for almost two years and she has been our regular sitter for the past year. We first met her when our 3 children attended Koalaty Time Child Development Center and noticed the kids interacted...
Katie M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a full time position with a new family! Prior to nannying, I was a 3-year-old preschool teacher for 2 years as well as a K-12 associate. I have coached high school volleyball for several years.
Lindsay can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lindsay was great with our one year old son! We will definitely be hiring her again. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
My name is Sarah and I am currently a 5th grade teacher in the Des Moines area. I am finishing up my second year of teaching and will continue teaching 5th grade next school year. I have always loved working with kids and have experience with all ages from 6 months to 14 years old. I have nannied almost every summer since I was...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"she was wonderful. My children absolutely love her. they think of her as mom now! (they think I'm a stranger and kicked me out to the garage!) Thanks Sarah for all you do!"
Hannah B.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Addie, I am 22 years old and live in West Des Moines. I am looking for a full-time (40+hrs), long term nanny job. I have been in childcare for over 3 years professionally. I primarily work with infants and toddlers, but have experience with all ages. I also have daycare experience, with one title being assistant...
Addie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Addie babysat my daughter last minute which was a blessing for me. I'm a stay at home Mom and barely get time to do anything for myself. Addie responded quickly to my messages here and was eager to watch my daughter! She arrived on time and was extremely sweet! I...
Care member
I am a licensed K-5 teacher and have firsthand experience teaching students in kindergarten, first, second, fourth and fifth grades. I have taught both virtually and in person and understand many online platforms that distance learning programs have been utilizing.
Rachel W.
West Des Moines, IA
$40-51/hr • 10 yrs exp
Veteran Teacher Seeking Summer Tutoring Opportunities
Hi, my name is Rachel and I am a full time 2nd grade teacher. I am looking for some tutoring opportunities for my summer months off!
With over 25 years of dedicated teaching and tutoring experience, I have developed a profound understanding of student learning needs and diverse teaching methodologies. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with students from various age groups, educational backgrounds, and abilities, helping them excel in...
Rachel B.
West Des Moines, IA
$31-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
I currently work as a Center Director of a tutoring center in West Des Moines. I am comfortable teaching all subjects for kids K-6th. I can help students with Pre-Algebra but am not as experienced with higher levels of mathematics. I studied Spanish at Grand View University and have been tutoring a first grader in Spanish for...
I have never been a paid tutor before, most of the tutoring I have done was on a volunteer basis. I have a strong hold with English. I can help children with their grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure and eventually improve overall writing skills. I am also extremely capable of helping students with reading comprehension,...
I am graduated from high school and have always loved teaching. I spend several summers tutoring neighborhood children. I am very good in english and reading as it is my favorite subject. I also enjoy science. I took chemistry, physics, anatomy, and biology in school. I was in honors english classes in high school.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 + years of experience caring for elderly. I am a caring, compassionate individual who does my best to uplift those around me. I would love the opportunity to help with your senior, children, or personal assistant opportunities. I have my Bachelor's degree in Psychology, and also Certification in Massage Therapy. I have...
I have 5 years of experience teaching. I can help with all things math. If I don't know it, we'll learn it together!
I also house and dog sit with my wife for families or individuals going on vacation to give them less to worry about when away!
Hello everyone! My name is Fabiha (fab-ee-ha)! I am a licensed elementary teacher with background in special education. I am looking to tutor elementary school students in the area of reading, writing and math. I have a lot of background in specialized instruction. I am only looking for jobs during the summer, I will be...
Hello! I have a degree in secondary English education, with 3 years of high school teaching experience and 4 years of tutoring experience. I worked in the writing center at Northern State University in South Dakota, where I assisted college students with their literature, speech, linguistics , grammar, and composition classes. I...
5.0
"Brandi was exceptional. She was responsive and kept me updated on my pet's progress. She took the time to ensure she understood her needs and was an overall joy to work with. "
Yolonda M.
Miranda K.
West Des Moines, IA
$15-26/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have experience tutoring through Trinity Christian College and through several private families. I have the most tutoring experience in science and math, but love English as well! I also have coaching experience in soccer and basketball, so would love to spend some time being active as well!
Afrah N.
West Des Moines, IA
$16-24/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! I am a teacher working from home with a pretty open schedule :) I am used to teaching elementary, middle, and highschool grade Biology. I love spending time with kids and am very experienced with childcare.
Afrah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in West Des Moines, IA
Peyton L.
5.0
I am Peyton's mother. She has been an adult from the time she was three practically. She is extremely organized and structured. She is focused on future and school and goal oriented. She has done an amazing job at both of her employments. She has been a lifeguard for years and then worked at a local...
- Wendy L.
Holly G.
5.0
Holly is by far the sweetest person I've ever met. She did so great with our boys(3 & 8), they were talking about her the next morning. Holly played with our boys, sent us updates, and got them to bed. She even did some clean up! We are so happy we found Holly, and are already hiring her again.
- Jessica N.
Iqueisha B.
5.0
Amazing loving caring caregiver. Children love her!
Always gives her best!
- Jan C.
Lindsay B.
5.0
Lindsay was great with our one year old son! We will definitely be hiring her again.
- Care member
Sarah B.
5.0
she was wonderful. My children absolutely love her. they think of her as mom now! (they think I'm a stranger and kicked me out to the garage!) Thanks Sarah for all you do!
- Hannah B.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in West Des Moines, IA
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in West Des Moines, IA?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in West Des Moines, IA is $19.42. 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 West Des Moines, IA?
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 West Des Moines, IA 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 West Des Moines, IA offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in West Des Moines, IA 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 West Des Moines, IA?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in West Des Moines, IA, 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 West Des Moines, IA homeschool teachers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Homeschool Teachers in West Des Moines, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed homeschool teachers.