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Sarah S.

Not Your Average Nanny

Ames, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Nannying is my favorite job I have had yet. I am young at heart and love to be running around and having fun. I also believe that fun has limits and my job is to keep the children safe and engaged. I love to do fun projects like all kinds of crafts, cooking with the kids, swimming, making blanket forts, running errands, going on...

Joni T. says "Sarah was a great summer nanny for us. She is energetic and creative yet responsible and caring. She would plan various daily activities to keep our...

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Ames, IA

5.0(1)
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$12/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've cared for children since middle school because I love helping them grow. As a regular caregiver, I have and do - support infants' development, engage them, diaper them, and help them fall asleep, - ensure toddlers interact with their peers and build their routines, - encourage preschoolers' independence, and -...

Care Member says "Excellent! Very professional! My son had a great time! Her questions before she started really set me at ease about her being alone with my son. Would...

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Current Lead Infant Teacher At Daycare

Ames, IA

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Michelle. I'm 30 years old. I have worked with children since I was 14 years old for children ages 4 months to 11 years old. I am currently a lead teacher for infants at a daycare. I also did go to school to get my bachelor's degree for 2 years as a Child, Adult, and Family Services major with an emphasis on...
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Future Teacher & Caring Sitter

Ames, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Abby, and I am a student at Iowa State University studying elementary education. I am a responsible, caring, and energetic caregiver with a passion for working with children. I have experience working with kids of all ages through my background in education and childcare, and I love creating a fun, safe, and...
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Ames, IA

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$19/hr
3 years experience
I am experienced professional for a mental health company where I am a regional director. I thrive in English language arts but also working with individuals with complex and diverse needs.
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Part Time Tutor

Ames, IA

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$10/hr
The only experience I have of tutoring is my own siblings, I've never been paid for it. I'm an engineering student at Iowa State University with 4 younger siblings. I'm great with kids of all ages and think tutoring would be a great way to share my knowledge with others and help others grow. I'm from Minnesota, so I'm too far...
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Tutoring

Ames, IA

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$8/hr
I've worked in an elementary school in Ankeny where I assisted students in a computer technology class.
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Ali M.'s Photo

Ames, IA

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$18/hr
I love helping my friends with school work. My best subjects are math, accounting, art and fitness.
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Ames, IA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Jessicah, and I'm as student at Simpson College. I worked this last school year as a tutor for a 2nd grade student who was below benchmark in literary skills. This was my first experience, and I loved it! I'm hoping to do more. This spring, my student hit benchmark this spring, and I'm more than happy to share...
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Tutor

Ames, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Able to tutor general school subjects up to middle school. Able to tutor math and science and German through college level. Experience: 1. Instructor (YEL): taught chess, programming (Scratch), rocketry, and fencing. 2. Supplemental Instruction Leader (ISU): taught college-level math and chemistry. 3. Summer Tutor (KTC): taught...
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General Elementary School Tutor

Ames, IA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I have always loved to learn, and I hope to spread that passion to my students! My experience includes working as a special education assistant in the Ames Community School district for two years, working as a reading tutor intern for eight months, providing homework support tutoring for Educational Tutorial services for one...
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Ames, IA

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$19/hr
I'm an Elementary Education major and currently student teaching. One of my endorsements is math and certified to teach math from K-8th grade.
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Maggie S.'s Photo

Ames, IA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I have tutored elementary-middle school! Generic subjects such as English, Math, and social studies. I am great with homework help and coursework in school! I love coming up with tips and excel uses to sharpen skills!
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Chloe N.'s Photo

Ames, IA

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$19/hr
I am currently a Sophomore at Iowa State studying Elementary Education! I spend a lot of my school days learning techniques to teach and how student best understand information. I think this would make me a great tutor and would be a great experience! I am very outgoing and look for fun ways to teach information to involve the...
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Ames, IA

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Abby, and I am a studen studying elementary education. I am passionate about helping students succeed academically and gain confidence in their learning. I have experience tutoring children of various ages in subjects such as reading, math, and writing, and I enjoy creating lessons that are both educational and...
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Molly M.'s Photo

Ames, IA

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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I am a special education teacher in Ankeny, and live in Beaverdale. Being a first year teacher and moving into a house, I am looking for some extra jobs to keep me busy:)
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Fun Sitter

Ames, IA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a middle school ESL teacher and am finishing up my second year of teaching! I have worked with newborn babies up to school age children and really enjoy getting to know each and every child!
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Part-Time Babysitter

Ames, IA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My experience includes tutoring kindergarten through sixth grade in reading through AmeriCorps at Fellows Elementary and Ballard Middle School, assisting teachers in the preschool and Bridge to Kindergarten classrooms at the Hawthorne Judy Center, and working in Ames elementary schools supporting students with autism in all...
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Ames, IA

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$11/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am fun, energetic, and I also have a lot of experience babysitting/take care of siblings and other children as well as teaching swim lessons since I was 16. I love working with kids and am going to school to be an Elementary Education teacher and have minors in Special Ed and Math so I can help with some schooling. I can also...
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Experienced Sitter

Ames, IA

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$12/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! I am a chemical engineering student at ISU with experience working with children from newborn to middle school age. I am living in-between Ames and Altoona this summer and am offering babysitting services. Experience: 1. Daycare intern (fully in German) (Kindertagesstätte Rasselbande): 2023 2. Fencing/chess/programming...
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  • 35 homeschool teachers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.19/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated homeschool teachers is 4.6

FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Ames, IA

The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Ames, IA is $16.19. 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 Ames, 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 Ames, 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 Ames, IA.

When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Ames, 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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