
Homeschool teachers in Petaluma, CA
Margaret F. says "We hired Mary for a night when we were in town for a wedding, and we were so happy with the experience. It was our daughter's first time with a...
Derek G. says "Shannon took care of 2 boys for a summer, and was a great help. She transported the boys to hockey practices, made sure both had all their gear, and took...
Vanessa S. says "I was in a pickle and needed care for my 3 kiddos for a specific date. Kelsey came to the rescue and spent the day doing activities with the kids that...
Jenny A. says "He is very pleasant and polite. He took the time to talk to my grandson and play games with him. My grandson enjoyed having Sam here."
Care Member says "We love Ms. Macy! She is dependable, flexible and has a great attitude. She also has A LOT of experience with children of all ages. Most importantly our...
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60 homeschool teachers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $25.88/hr as of April 2026
The average star rating for rated homeschool teachers is 4.8
Homeschool Teachers in Petaluma, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 60 listed homeschool teachers
- Margaret F.
- Derek G.
- Vanessa S.
The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Petaluma, CA is $25.88. 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 Petaluma, CA 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 Petaluma, CA 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 Petaluma, CA.
When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Petaluma, CA, 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.