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Liz Y.

Altoona, IA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
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I've been a babysitter of many ages, daycare teacher, arcade prize girl, camp counselor, and mommy to a wild 2-year-old. My experiences range from infant to middle school, and one kiddo to a class of 12! I'm looking for a career, but also a family to share a bond and many adventures with. Some Things I Love: -Plants and...
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Altoona, IA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi my name is Sarah . I was an early education teacher for 8 years at a childcare center . I have my child development associates degree and am half way through my associates degree. I am CPR and first aid certified . As well as a mandatory child abuse reporter . I love kids and thought maybe nannying would be a welcome change...
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An Aspiring Teacher Who Would Love To Care For Your Little Ones!

Altoona, IA

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$11/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
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meal prep
swimming supervision
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I am currently a junior (soon to be senior) at Iowa State University, studying elementary education. I am super passionate about working with kids. I have dreamed of being a teacher since I was young and am now pursuing my dream in school. I have had lots of experience with children inside a classroom and out as well. I am super...
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Nanny

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
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I have a lot of experience as a Nanny. I am also a certified Substitute Teacher. Currently just open to babysitting or filling in.

Care Member says "Tanya is always on-time, ensures the kids are well taken care of and never leaves a mess behind. She’s been a life saver in a pinch and is a great fill...

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Tutor

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My educational experience includes an undergraduate degree in Food Science with minors in Business and Chemistry from Texas A&M University and a master's from the University of Georgia. I have taken over 90 hours of college chemistry and biochemistry. My teaching experience includes being a math and reading specialist at a...

Care Member says "My son was not doing well in his algebra class and was falling behind. We were worried he wouldn’t get the attention he needed to catch up during school...

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Part Time Tutor With Over 20 Years Experience

Des Moines, IA

4.8(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I not only home schooled my six children through high school, I have tutored other students for five years at a wonderful company in Des Moines, IA. I also tutored in Houston, TX, as well as proctored LSAT exams. While homeschooling gave me experience teaching multiple children with different grade levels, intelligence levels,...

Arechia G. says "It is difficult to find a gifted instructor, whom you can trust to help multiple kids at different grade and ability levels, to show a remarkable...

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Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
I'm a high school English teacher. I graduated with a degree in English Education in 2019. I am a 3. 8 GPA student. I worked at a daycare with kids 3 months to 12 years of age for 3 years. As a birthday party coordinator, I coordinated games and activities from kids 4 years to 12 years of age. I have 6 years of experience. I've...

Nikole T. says "Courtney is the best! My family has hired her several times to watch our infant (5 months) and 7 year old and they have had a blast with Courtney. She is...

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Exceptional, Nurturing, Quality Caregiver

Ankeny, IA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
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For over 20 years I've enjoyed working with newborn to school age children in group childcare settings as teacher and administrator. I now enjoy the personalized quality care I can tailor to the needs of the children and families in the comfort of their own home. I'm currently available for full time summer care. I'm fully...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
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Hello! My name is Megan. I have my Bachelor's degree in Child, Adult, and Family Services from Iowa State University. I work full-time at a Preschool as a Pre-K teacher in Des Moines. You can find me outside going for a run or just enjoying nature. I have 2 sisters. I have a ton of experience working with children of all ages in...

Lisa H. says "Megan was fantastic with our 2 year old Boston Terrier while we were away on vacation! We highly recommend her!"

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Full-Time Nanny/Teacher Moving To Kalamazoo, MI

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Dear Family, I am a former preschool teacher of 20 years, have 10 years of full-time nanny experience, CPR/FA certified, and have a B. A. in education. I love babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! I enjoy watching children grow and helping them learn! I am willing to do light housework but not be a housekeeper. I love animals...

Care Member says "Jill was our nanny when my twins came home from the hospital. They were premature and needed extra attention and care. She was so good with them,...

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Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year, in Iowa, right out of college, and I have worked with...

Care Member says "Carol has been incredible: easy to communicate with, organized and a phenomenal teacher. Our child's confidence in math has improved greatly "

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Carol M.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

3.0(1)
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$15/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year right out of college, and I have worked with...

Care Member says "Great experience with Carol! Very professional and did a wonderful job! Would definitely recommend her! Thank you Carol!"

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Experienced Tutor

Colfax, IA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hello, I'm Elizabeth and in the fall I will be a sophomore at Luther College in Decorah, IA studying Elementary Education. I have 6 years of experience babysitting. I've worked at a day camp the past two summers, and I worked at a daycare for two and a half years in high school. I am looking to help elementary students with...
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Tutor - With Background In Social Work & Education

Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I've served the Des Moines area since 2017 in Education and Social Work. Currently, I operate my business as a live wedding painter full time, and offer private art, music, and elementary education lessons. My goal is to empower my students in their critical thinking skills, expanding their capacity to be adaptive, creative...
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Experienced Sitter And Sister!

Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
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Hello :) I recently moved to Des Moines, but I have been in the area for a little over a year. I am currently a substitute teacher in Ankeny. I have worked with all grades from preschool to high school, along with special education. I am also the head freshman volleyball coach at Ankeny High School. I have recently decided to...
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Friendly And Patient Tutor To Middle And Elementary Schoolers

Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I have over two years of tutoring experience and I spent a year while in college at Iowa State University working for the organization America Reads America Counts within an Elementary school to provide math and reading tutoring during recess. I'm well versed in tutoring though tough emotions and situations. I have also...
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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have more than 10 years of experience working with children. I'm currently in my 5th year of teaching. Prior to that I worked with children in a variety of positions: as a babysitter, nanny, tutor, coach and teacher. All of these experiences have given me the opportunity to help children grow and develop as individuals. It has...
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Des Moines, IA

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$32/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
I am so excited for any and all opportunities! My name is Katie. I have always had a strong love for all things caregiving. Previously I worked in a child development center. I was there for over 4 years starting as an assistant teacher. Throughout my time there I earned my own classroom taking charge, creating and executing...
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Olivia D.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
With experience tutoring children ages 6-15, I offer personalized lessons tailored to each student's learning style. Whether helping with homework, reinforcing concepts, or fostering academic confidence, I strive to create a supportive and engaging environment. My goal is to build trust with both students and parents, ensuring...
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SUMMER NANNY - Substitute Teacher With An Active & Adventurous Lifestyle

Des Moines, IA

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
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I am currently booked for the summer of 2025, but am keeping my profile current for future availability! Current substitute teacher (DMPS and WDMCS) looking to stay busy over the summer! I prefer to work with school-aged children who are interested in spending time outdoors, having new experiences, and keeping active. I'm best...
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  • 60 homeschool teachers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.67/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated homeschool teachers is 5.0

Recent homeschool teacher reviews from local parents in Altoona, IA

Homeschool Teachers in Altoona, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed homeschool teachers

Tanya M.

Tanya is always on-time, ensures the kids are well taken care of and never leaves a mess behind. She’s been a life saver in a pinch and is a...

- Care member

Michael D.

My son was not doing well in his algebra class and was falling behind. We were worried he wouldn’t get the attention he needed to catch up...

- Care member

Bonnie F.

It is difficult to find a gifted instructor, whom you can trust to help multiple kids at different grade and ability levels, to show a...

- Arechia G.

FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Altoona, IA

The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Altoona, IA is $13.67. 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 Altoona, 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.

Homeschooling teachers near you in Altoona, 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.

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 Altoona, IA.

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

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