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Debra M.

Grimes, IA

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$15/hr
I am not a certified teacher, but I will be facilitating my own 3 children's online education and would love to find a child to join us!
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Johnston, IA

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$30/hr
9 years experience
Hello! I am a former elementary special ed teacher and current middle school special ed consultant. I have my master's degree in special education and an endorsement in reading. I hope I am a good fit to support furthering education in your family!
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Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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I have more than 15 years of experience as a preschool teacher, early childhood center director, and now a secondary teacher. I am CPR and FA certified, as well as Medication Administration for Schools. I am also the mother of 2 teen boys, the oldest being in college. I am available this summer part-time (flexible) and would...
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Woodward, IA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have 40 + years of experience. I can help with Special Education, English, science, and math. I am a lifelong learner and love to interact with students to improve their skills. I get to know their interests so that I can help them find a love of learning. I have a Masters' Degree in the Humanities from California State...
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Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I can tutor in a wide range of subjects like english, biology, chemistry, elementary science, geometry, algebra, and elementary math. I have flexible hours based on your needs and have access to a car. I look forward to working with you!
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Ankeny, IA

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$17/hr
I am in my second year teaching elementary Kindergarten and first grade. I graduated college with endorsements in reading and language arts along with my elementary education degree from Grand View University.
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Ankeny, IA

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello! Im currently a college student, I have 3 years experience as an assistant teacher in a daycare for 3 years. I have also worked as a dental assistant for the past two years. I am CPR certified and am looking for a job while I am in school!
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Grimes, IA

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$15/hr
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! I'm a certified Special Education teacher with a strong background in both classroom and childcare settings. I've worked at a daycare, provided in-home childcare, and currently teach full-time in a Special Education classroom. I'm passionate about supporting children in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. I'm...
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Certified Special Education Teacher Available For Summer Tutoring

Grimes, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hello! I'm a certified Special Education teacher with over four years of experience supporting students with unique learning needs. I spent three years as a Special Education Associate in Johnston and have just completed my first year leading my own Special Education classroom. I'm passionate about working one-on-one with...
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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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Literature, Writing, And Speech

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
4 years experience
Hello! I have a degree in secondary English education, with 3 years of high school teaching experience and 4 years of tutoring experience. I worked in the writing center at Northern State University in South Dakota, where I assisted college students with their literature, speech, linguistics , grammar, and composition classes. I...

Yolonda M. says "Brandi was exceptional. She was responsive and kept me updated on my pet's progress. She took the time to ensure she understood her needs and was an...

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Experienced Sitter

Ames, IA

4.5(1)
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$12/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...

Care Member says "Evalina is great, she is reliable and sweet, calm and comforting for our 5 year old and fun for our 10 year old. Thank you Evalina!"

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Summer Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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My name is Sarah and I am currently a 5th grade teacher in the Des Moines area. I am finishing up my fifth year of teaching and will continue teaching 5th grade next school year. I have always loved working with kids and have experience with all ages from 6 months to 14 years old. I have nannied almost every summer since I was a...

Hannah B. says "she was wonderful. My children absolutely love her. they think of her as mom now! (they think I'm a stranger and kicked me out to the garage!) Thanks...

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West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello Everyone! My name is Holly and I am currently employed as a full time teacher with a well known childcare center in Des moines Iowa. I am interested in babysitting weekends and week nights after I get off of work. I am willing to travel on weekends. My rate is $20 per hour and includes activities planned and prepped by...

Jessica N. says "Holly is by far the sweetest person I've ever met. She did so great with our boys(3 & 8), they were talking about her the next morning. Holly played with...

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West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'am currently a lead teacher at koalaty Time Child Development Center and preschool. I'm very passionate about my job and it has allowed me to gain more experienced in the field I've always wanted to be in.

Jan C. says "Amazing loving caring caregiver. Children love her! Always gives her best!"

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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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Urbandale, IA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Shelby. I have over 10 years of experience working in the early childhood education field. I'm a mature, reliable, flexible, and high-energy caregiver, with a passion for teaching and caring for children! I've been working with children since I was in high school. I worked from 2013 to 2019 in a child care...

Jill O. says "Shelby is a delight! She has a genuine passion and love for children! Shelby is reliable and very dedicated to what she does. She enjoys engaging and has a...

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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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West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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Hi! My name is Peyton and I've been teaching children since 2016! I've always had a passion for swimming and have coached and taught at Lifetime Fitness and Kinsale Golf Club in Ohio for kids between the ages of infants to 16-years old. Ive worked as an infant teacher at a daycare in Dublin, Ohio. I would care for infants...

Wendy L. says "I am Peyton's mother. She has been an adult from the time she was three practically. She is extremely organized and structured. She is focused on future...

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Elementary Teacher Looking For Babysitting Gigs:)

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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Hi, my name is Madeline and I am looking for occasional babysitting gigs on week nights / weekends! I'm a University of Iowa grad and am currently in my first year teaching 1st grade here in DSM!! I have years of experience nannying and working at daycares so I'm good with kiddos of all ages:) Let me know if you ever need a...

Alyssa D. says "Madeline is an absolutely AMAZING tutor😀♥️. She's been helping my 1st grader whose been struggling with learning and ever since she started tutoring him,...

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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

Carol M.

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

- Care member

Brandi S.

Brandi was exceptional. She was responsive and kept me updated on my pet's progress. She took the time to ensure she understood her needs...

- Yolonda M.

Evalina G.

Evalina is great, she is reliable and sweet, calm and comforting for our 5 year old and fun for our 10 year old. Thank you Evalina!

- 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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