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Kayla B.

Summer Tutor

Polk City, IA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Hello there! I am an experienced elementary teacher, looking for opportunities to help fill learning gaps, support summer learning, and assist families who are needing extra academic reinforcement. I am very passionate about foundational reading and math skills. Along with my eight years of teaching experience, I also have my...
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Part-time Nanny/babysitter

Polk City, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello there! I am a SAHM of two toddler boys, looking for ways to help other families this summer! Before becoming a SAHM, I was a primary elementary teacher in the Des Moines area. I am fairly flexible as long as you don't mind my toddlers tagging along during the work day. 3 p.m. and later I can typically leave the boys...
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Fun, Experienced Sitter

Johnston, IA

3.7(1)
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$18/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel as I have a vehicle. I was a preschool teacher back when I lived in Florida. I have great references and I'm vaccinated.

Zia T. says "My kids absolutely loved her! She was fantastic. I could always count on her, even on the days that she was off. I would definitely hire her again. She's...

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Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
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$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I moved to Des Moines in 2022 from Minnesota. I am looking for recurring date nights and weekend babysitting jobs! I have always loved kids. I have been interacting/working with kids for as long as I can remember. I've also been babysitting for as long as I can remember. For experience, I worked in the church nursery for about 4...

Stephanie R. says "Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again :)"

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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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Nanny

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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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Nanny/babysitter/household Manager

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Rose and I'm a Preschool Teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I moved to the Des Moines area from Montana in January of last year. I'm working on rebuilding my collection of families to babysit for! I have tons of experience with kids of all ages. I was a nanny for a 3-year-old and a...

Ramah H. says "She was very good with my children (5 & 7 yr old) I was able to have an evening out with friends and get groceries. She was very interactive with the kids...

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Johnston, IA

4.9(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Adrianne and I am a 24-year-old caregiver and a teacher in the Des Moines area. I am a patient and caring person and love the having the opportunity to work with children and watching them grow! I have experience caring for children of all ages since I was 15, as well as growing up with younger siblings. I...

Care Member says "My girls gave rave reviews of her kindness and she was polite, punctual, and friendly! "

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Tutor For Des Moines Area Families

Ankeny, IA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I am a certified teacher taking a break from the classroom. I would love to help your student grow and thrive!
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Teacher Looking For Summer Work

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been a special education teacher for 12 years and am looking for a part time gig for the summer a few hours a week. I have taught grades 6-12th and every subject to some capacity. I am will to tutor any age.
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Fun, Effective Tutoring

Johnston, IA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hi, I'm Maggie! I'm a second-year teacher with DMPS. During my first year, I worked as a reading and math interventionist, helping students build essential skills. This year, I'm teaching kindergarten and am excited to help young learners grow in a fun, positive, and engaging environment. With over 5 years of childcare...
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Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I have been tutoring for years now, my first job being freshman year of high school. I have helped students aged elementary to high school on their homework! I have always been a straight A student and know multiple instruments as well. I would love to provide help on the weekends!
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Child Care

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Tina . I am 28 years old and live in Ankeny, Iowa with my husband of almost 8 years. I work during the school year at an 8th and 9th grade middle school as a severe and profound associate. I have a 1-year-old daughter who I would love to have come with me to nanny. I do have childcare lined up if you'd prefer...
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Grimes, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I love being outside, I am strong in my faith, I love to experience new things and most I love spending time with my family. I started babysitting at the age of 12 for my younger siblings and our neighbors. Throughout the years I have become CPR Certified, worked in infant to toddler care as a lead teacher in daycare for 5 years...
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Grimes, IA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I would love to help your students learn and grow. I currently work at an elementary school in Ankeny and have been there for 4 years! I can help with english, writing, math, and reading.
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Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I am a current substitute elementary teacher for Ankeny Schools. I have taught all age groups and levels. I also worked as a special education associate for 8 years. I enjoy working with children and love to help them grow.
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Johnston, IA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
I am a 6th grade language arts and social studies teacher! I also am a dance team coach and have experience with teaching piano lessons.
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Johnston, IA

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$24/hr
I am very experienced with tutoring and helping others as I have been a teacher of students of all ages for 6 years. I am vaccinated and willing to travel!
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Ankeny, IA

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$19/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Chantelle! I'm a nurturing, experienced, and hands-on caregiver who truly loves what I do! I have over 8 years of experience working with children from newborns to 12 years old. Through nannying, being an early childhood teacher, and being a mom (to a sweet 2-year-old of my own!). I'm also certified in CPR,...
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  • 60 homeschool teachers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent homeschool teacher reviews from local parents in Polk City, IA

Homeschool Teachers in Polk City, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed homeschool teachers

Antonaje R.

My kids absolutely loved her! She was fantastic. I could always count on her, even on the days that she was off. I would definitely hire her...

- Zia T.

Lauren L.

Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again...

- Stephanie R.

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

FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Polk City, IA

The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Polk City, IA is $20.00. 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 Polk City, 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 Polk City, 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 Polk City, IA.

When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Polk City, 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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