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1,578 homeschool teachers are listed in Chicago, IL
The average rate is $21/hr as of December 2023
The average experience for nearby homeschool teachers is 5 years
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I have 15 years experience as an elementary teacher in public, private, and charter schools. I am an exceptional math teacher that can break down skills and concepts to students who are struggling. I have plenty of experience working with neurodivergent students and am able to help them discover...
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We've had a lot of tutors over the years between my two daughters who both have ADHD and learning disabilities, and Deirdre has been one of the absolute best! Aside from being dependable, punctual, and...
Reviewed by Clarissa E.
Kay D.
Chicago, IL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is Kay, I Am A 24 Years Old And A Full-time Teacher.
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I am currently a full-time licensed Diverse Learning (Special Education) Educator. I have worked in Chicago Public Schools supporting grades 4th - 8th with ELA/ Reading and Math. I have 6 years of experience in tutoring Kindergarten - 5th grade in a range of subjects from ELA to Math. I can help...
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She is very responsible she’s very kind and sweet, she’s been working with my granddaughter for over two months,
I highly recommend her
My granddaughter was struggling in many areas and she has helped her...
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Hi! I am a very reliable and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience teaching visual art to school aged children. I have 3 years experience as a Teacher in the Library, providing homework help to patrons of all ages. With me, your children will receive personalized academic...
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Mari is reliable, trustworthy and incredibly creative. I respect & appreciate her ability to hold space and the attention of a variety of ages of kids, while guiding them in their learning. She is highly...
Reviewed by Alissa K.
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Hello! My name is Mariah Nichelle, a high school English teacher. I love my job especially working with students. I hope to help you with your children and I can't wait to connect with you!
Recent reviews:
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Would hire again! She was timely and did a great job working with my non verbal son
Reviewed by Steven S.
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Hi, I'm Yin (pronounced "een")! I am a former elementary school teacher with CPS as well as a high school tutor.
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Very nice and polite & took very good care of my son I will definitely hire her again.
Reviewed by Kathleen O.
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Hi, I am currently a Middle School teacher. I have a lot of flexibility for one-time babysitting jobs since I don't have kids of my own. Previous families have said that I'm trustworthy, caring, fun, and nurturing.
If you are looking for someone that's highly dependable for a one-time...
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Megan cared for my daughter when she was sick and was absolutely fabulous. She responded promptly to my job posting and even rearranged her schedule so she could be available during the hours I needed. Megan...
Reviewed by Ladaska B.
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I am an elementary art teacher and I've been babysitting for 18+ years for families ranging from one child to five, from newborns to preteens. Families that I've taken care of have employed me for many years. I love to come up with projects to do when taking care of families. I am a good cook and...
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Olivia was a babysitter for our daughter throughout elementary school. She assisted with picking her up from school, transporting her to activities, making snacks and keeping her entertained with creative...
Reviewed by Trish A.
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Hello! I am a CPS teacher of kindergarteners, first and second graders with moderate-severe disabilities. I am looking for a family to support after school or evenings on an occasional basis!
Before being a teacher, I was a nanny for 3 years and have worked with newborns to 14-year-olds! I love...
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Madeline has babysat for us for about a year now for our twin boys, and she is absolutely wonderful. She is also very experienced as an IEP Chicago Public School teacher and working with children who need extra...
Reviewed by Care member
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I am a teacher who is looking for summer sitting positions and occasional sitting during the active school year. I am enthusiastic, fun, and reliable.
I have experience sitting 1-3 children at a time. The ages range from 3-12 years old. I have babysat for multiple families within my 12 years of...
Recent review:
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Krystina is an amazing care giver and has such a way with children. She made me and my husband feel so good about her taking care of our daughter and she took amazing care of her!
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Lisa S.
Chicago, IL
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher And Nanny Seeking Loving Family For Long-term Position
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I have 15 years of experience as a preschool teacher, 2 years as an infant teacher and 3 years as a nanny. As a nanny I also performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishes, and meal prep. Occasionally I would be responsible for drop off and pick up from school and escorting children to...
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Lisa was a nanny to our two girls who are now ages 6 and 2. Lisa was responsible for the daily care of our children as well as housekeeping duties such as kid's laundry, dishes, meal prep, and picking up after...
Reviewed by Lauren D.
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Hi there! My name is Dylan and I've been babysitting since I was 11, a camp counselor as a teenager, and now I am a preschool teacher. I've been teaching at my school for going on five years. Before working at a preschool teacher I was a tutor at CPS as well as an art instructor for Young...
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We have known Dylan for five years, as she was our daughter's preschool teacher. Eventually, she also started babysitting for our two kids. As a teacher and a sitter, she always had a smile on her face and a...
Reviewed by Jen C.
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Greetings! I am the mother of a 13-year-old son and a 17-year-old daughter. I am a full time high school English and Special Education high school teacher who is only available for part-time hours during the summer.
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Martina is wonderful! She helped us PT over the summer with our 15 month old with special needs and our 4 year old. She is creative, highly engaging, interactive, fun, and focused on children's development. She...
Reviewed by Lauren R.
Paige K.
Chicago, IL
$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Patient, Silly Sped Teacher Looking For A Summer Nannying Job!
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Hello! My name is Paige. I'm a certified ADHD/Executive Function Coach and licensed special education teacher. I have over seven years of experience and I want to assist in supporting your family and we continue to transition back post pandemic. I'm posting here because I'm able to take on some more...
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Paige is responsible, caring, professional, and wonderful with kids. A rock-star, must-hire!
Reviewed by Jordan D.
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I am a young, enthusiastic teacher! I do have a full time job as a teacher, just looking for some extra money & an opportunity to meet some cool kiddos. Looking for full time work over the summer. I have been babysitting since I was 15, I used it to help make it through college and now I teach full...
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Lauren was a delight from the first message we exchanged. She was responsive, punctual and both of my children (4 and 2) loved her. She followed our routine, kept them entertained and handled bedtime like a...
Reviewed by Ellen B.
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Hello! I'm a CPS kindergarten teacher with over a decade of teaching experience in Early Childhood. I also have several years of nanny experience with newborns and multiples. I'm looking for one-time or recurring babysitting gigs, or a family who needs a part time caregiver for the summer. I love...
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Highly skilled with children. Especially attentive to their needs - particularly allergies. She took great care of my two girls for years before we moved away and saved my eldest from a peanut allergy reaction...
Reviewed by Heather W.
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I am a kindergarten teacher looking for babysitting jobs in the area over my summer off of school. I have 6 years of teaching experience and am CPR certified. I love working with children all ages!
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Brittany has been a huge help to my husband and I with caring for our 6 month old. She is always on time, communicates effectively, and is confident in her skills as an expert in childcare (as are we!). Our...
Reviewed by Alissa S.
Abby S.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Elementary School Teacher Looking For Full Time Nanny Position
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Hi! My name is Abby and I'm 24-years-old. I was a 3rd grade teacher in New Orleans for 2 years teaching 3rd grade, but I taught Kindergarten summer school and interned as a preschool teacher, so I have experience with kids of all ages! I also have consistently babysat for multiple families over the...
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Hello! Nice to meet you.
My name is Karla and I am a senior in University and emerging teacher with license in K-12th grades. As a nanny I have experience working with different ages; infants, toddles, etc. I've worked in different daycares as a teacher assistant and different families from all...
Recent review:
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Karla is amazing- gentle, kind, dependable, and safe.
Reviewed by Meg P.
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Caring Mother and caregiver who offers full time services with 9 years experience assimilating into a new family environment. Promote a happy and healthy atmosphere. I currently work at a daycare were I work with infants-preschool age kids.
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Absolutely pleased with the decision on hiring Destiny! She was amazing with my children! very fun & attentive!
Reviewed by Thanairy A.
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Hello, my name is Jacolyn and I am an experienced childcare provider and music teacher. I am the oldest of 8 children, so I have spent my entire life taking care of babies and toddlers and children of all ages both in my personal life and professionally. I have a fun, energetic spirit and I really...
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Jacolyn is a very caring and patient woman. She loves little kids! She was very patient with my dogs also.
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My name is viridiana, I'm 31 years old. I have 8+ years of experience working with children( Daycare teacher, nanny and babysitting). I love what I do, I love to help children reach different milestones, watch them grow and learn new things everyday. I enjoy sensory activities, gross motor...
Recent review:
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Viridiana is amazing! Trustworthy and loving with our little one!
Reviewed by Melanie L.
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Hello families! My name is Mindy. I have devoted my profession of over 20 years to providing quality childcare for infants through school-aged children in a variety of childcare settings. I have had the most wonderful fortune of supporting children and their families as a teacher as well as an...
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Mindy was our nanny from July 2018 to June 2019 - our longest running caregiver for our 2.5 year old daughter. Mindy was an integral part of our daughter's development. I truly believe she is better suited for...
Reviewed by Katherine B.
Oxana M.
Chicago, IL
$20-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Elementary School And Art Teacher; A Caring, Fun And Loving Person
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Hello Parents! I have a Bachelor Degree in Elementary School Education and I'm also an Artist. I have 5 years of experience working at school, kindergarten, summer camps and living with kids while parent travelled. I am responsible, reliable, detail-oriented; I am service oriented, have critical...
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Oxana is Very responsible, consistent, reliable, predictable and trustworthy. Can't say enough good things. She used to work for my daycare and all of the moms would fight for her to let them use her as a...
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Haley L.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Early Childhood Teacher Excited To Watch Your Little Ones On Evening And Weekends!
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Hi! I'm Haley. I am 32 years old and work as a teaching assistant in a prekindergarten class at CPS. I love kids of all ages and have babysat for tiny babies to the "tween" age (10-11). I have a lot of first hand experience in changing diapers, giving baths, making snacks, bedtime, etc. I also have...
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I have loved taking care of children for as long as I can remember, and I have experience working with all ages, from infancy to middle school. I baby-sat all through high-school and college, as well as working at various summer camps, teaching swim lessons for children and parent-child duos, and...
Recent review:
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Ellie worked for us for two years as a part-time nanny and she was incredible. She is reliable, friendly, and connects easily with kids. She was the first caregiver to truly become a part of our family....
Reviewed by Reena F.
Porchea W.
Chicago, IL
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Child Care Teacher Looking For A Full-Time Nannying Job
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I have been working in a day care for six years. I have experience with all ages. I love working with children it gives me the chance to expand their education while providing love, support, care, trust. It's my desire to make children succeed an a higher education.
Recent review:
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Porchea is a very caring individual and loved our daughter like an extension of our family. She taught our daughter a lot through play-based activities and our daughter loved her time with Porchea.
Reviewed by Mara H.
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My name is Kathleen and I am a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing. After graduating with my Master's degree, I moved to Chicago and began teaching this past year. I have always had a passion for working with children and am looking to spend time this summer continuing to work with families. I...
Recent review:
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Kathleen is wonderful! She is very enthusiastic and engaging. Upon meeting me and my son she put us both at ease with her fun personality and child-rearing instincts. My one-year old son really likes her and...
Reviewed by Crystaldawn A.
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Hello! My name is Amanda. I have been teaching 5th grade science for 3 years. Before that, I nannied kids of all ages for over 10 years, including one family I worked with starting with one 18-month-old baby. They had two more before I left Austin, when the kids were 8, 10, and 13!
I can help with...
Recent review:
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Amanda babysat for our family for 8 years. She is fun and engaging with kids while making sure household rules are enforced and kindness is valued. I always knew when I came home the house would be picked up...
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Dragana B.
Chicago, IL
$26-37/hr • 10 yrs exp
Newborn Specialist, Nanny, Teacher - Ideal Position In Belmont Harbor, Lakeview, Or Nearby
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I am a Nanny, Teacher, Newborn Nurse/Doula (over 15+ yea); work with children 0-4. Momentarily, I have PT availability (FT for perfect fit). I'm best fit for families in search of early childhood educator-nanny that is capable of achieving unprecedented results with pupils. I pride myself in...
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We have had an amazing experience with Dragana babysitting our 1 year old.Our baby was born prematurely and required special attention. Dragana was excellent in attending our baby's needs.She has great...
Reviewed by Da S.
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I am a classical musician and teacher with over 10 years of experience nannying and teaching all ages. Fully vaccinated!
I have worked with many families in Chicago, Iowa, and Colorado, doing occasional sitting and nannying for children and infants for over 15 years. Additionally, I previously had...
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We've worked with Nora a handful of times and she is always punctual, helpful and makes us feel so comfortable! Our son has been uneasy sometimes as we're trying to rush out the door and she did such a great...
Reviewed by Maddy F.
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Recent homeschool teacher reviews in Chicago, IL
Deirdre R.
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We've had a lot of tutors over the years between my two daughters who both have ADHD and learning disabilities, and Deirdre has been one of the absolute best! Aside from being dependable, punctual, and knowledgeable, she's also just wonderful with my daughter. She's engaging, kind, flexible, and can...
- Clarissa E.
Kay D.
5.0
She is very responsible she’s very kind and sweet, she’s been working with my granddaughter for over two months,
I highly recommend her
My granddaughter was struggling in many areas and she has helped her tremendously, and I will hire her again. Thank you, K.
- Care member
Mari R.
5.0
Mari is reliable, trustworthy and incredibly creative. I respect & appreciate her ability to hold space and the attention of a variety of ages of kids, while guiding them in their learning. She is highly skilled & I definitely recommend her to others.
- Alissa K.
Mariah M.
5.0
Would hire again! She was timely and did a great job working with my non verbal son
- Steven S.
Yin K.
5.0
Very nice and polite & took very good care of my son I will definitely hire her again.
- Kathleen O.
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FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Chicago, IL
How much do homeschool teachers charge near me in Chicago, IL?
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Chicago, IL is $21.65. 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 Chicago, 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 Chicago, 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 Chicago, IL offer?
Homeschooling teachers near you in Chicago, 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 Chicago, 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 Chicago, IL.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring a homeschool teacher near me in Chicago, IL?
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Chicago, 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.
Ratings for Chicago, IL homeschool teachers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Homeschool Teachers in Chicago, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 714 reviews of the 1,578 listed homeschool teachers.