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Willa H.

Thornton, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
35 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Willa. I have many years of experience w/ children. I am a retired LPN, and CPR certified through the Red Cross. As a nurse, I worked as a home health care nurse working with mentally and physically challenged children. Previous to this, I worked w/in the Speed School dist. in different locations as a...

Jane S. says "Willa watches our infant, toddler (two under 2!), and our bulldog on weekends. She’s more than capable, prompt, and fun. We are so grateful we found her!"

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Science And Math Tutor-Grade 3 To College Level. Available Weeknights And Weekends.

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have always had a passion for teaching and tutoring others. While attending the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, I tutored elementary and high school aged students in the area and taught science summer classes through Kid's Institute. While in college, I tutored calculus for Ripon College and was the Genetics tutor at...

Eva L. says "Maura is awesome! Beside being very intelligent, she is responsible, available and really good at what she does. Maura has tutored my daughter for about 1...

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Part Time Nanny/babysitter

Blue Island, IL

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...

Victoria R. says "We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to...

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Preschool Teacher Turned Stay At Home Mom

Dyer, IN

5.0(1)
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$12/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hey there! A little bit about me--I am a preschool teacher turned stay at home mom. Throughout high school, I loved babysitting and was a nanny in the summer. I then went on to get my degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Early Childhood Development. I taught preschool before becoming a stay at home mom...

Elizabeth D. says "Dallas watched my 1 year old this Summer as I was back home in the area temporarily living with family and working remote. She was so amazing and...

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Dyer, IN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Licensed K-6 teacher with a degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University. I currently teach 1st grade and love helping kids learn and grow! Experienced with infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. As a single mom, I know the importance of safe, supportive care. Available for tutoring, light cleaning, and errands.

Holly H. says "She is just an amazing person with an awesome beautiful personality. She is so great with little ones. She is definitely my go to babysit and my son just...

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Munster, IN

5.0(0)
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$16/hr
Hi, my name is Samantha and I am a senior at Purdue University northwest. I am majoring in communication studies and minoring in education. Throughout high school and college, I have been on the honor roll. Last semester, I made the deans list with a perfect GPA. I specialize in reading and writing skills. I have mornings and...
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Loving Nanny And Babysitter

Riverdale, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I am a loving mother of 6. I have been working in child care for over 10 years. I have worked and volunteered along my mother at her daycare. In which I have been an assistant preschool teacher.

Jamal H. says "She's an beautiful person very friendly and kind"

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Professional Fun, Caring, Energetic Nanny!

Whiting, IN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello there! My names Amanda, long term nanny! I currently nanny for the same family since 2019. Before nannying I taught gymnastics for 5 years. Which also included children's self awareness, confidence, and how to interact with others. I was also a toddler teacher. I have been professionally nannying since early 2017. I have...

Care Member says "We had a very pleasant experience with Amanda. She was very knowledgeable , always punctual, dressed very professional, and took time to get to know us....

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Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a wife and mother of two. I have about 9+ years experience in child care/babysitting. I'm also currently working in head start as a teacher's assistant. I have my associates degree in early childhood education. I like to do age appropriate learning activities with children like fun with ABCs, numbers, shapes and colors.

Rachel G. says "Jennifer is great! We have kids the same ages (5 & 1) so she was well equipped to handle both of my girls. She helped with dinnertime and interacted well...

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Experienced Educator

Lansing, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
With over 10 years of classroom experience, I am confident that I can help your child succeed. While most of my experience is in the classroom, I have been focusing, these past 3 years, on small group and one-on-one instruction. During the last two school years, I have homeschooled 3 students and helped them reach their goals of...

Charley W. says "Angela Has been a godsend for our family we would hire her all over again as a matter fact we have hired her for the current school year and are super...

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Energetic, Caring, And Educated Nanny

Oak Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Lauren and I am a kindergarten teacher looking for a nannying position over summer break. -I am a bubbly, creative, & responsible 23-year-old with a passion for working with children. I am dedicated to supporting all children's development in a way that is engaging and fun! -I teach kindergarten and have my...

Renee P. says "We hired Lauren for the summer before she headed back to college. She was reliable, organized, and helpful in our home. She was amazing with our children...

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Munster, IN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I am a young and fun kindergarten teacher that loves being around children. I am reliable, on time, energetic, and dependable! I have always loved being around children and decided very early on that I wanted to spend my life teaching and making an impact on future generations. I am able to care for kiddos, make meals,...

Jen S. says "Taylor is the ideal sitter! She has so much energy! She is punctual, responds to texts fast, loves kids and spent an entire evening doing projects with my...

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Fun Sitter

Midlothian, IL

5.0(0)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Ayanna, a dedicated daycare teacher with 6 years of experience in early childhood care, currently looking for a full-time nanny position. Working with children is my passion, and I bring warmth, patience, and a strong understanding of child development to every family I work with. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, and I'm...
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Jasmine M.

South Holland, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I love children. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy working with them very much. I have been and am...

Catearina C. says "Very dependable! My 3yo said he had fun while in her care. As a mother that's all you want to hear. she also cares for my newborn and is great with him...

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Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I'm an experienced and encouraging tutor with a strong academic background and a passion for helping students succeed. I have several years of tutoring experience working with students from elementary school through college, including volunteering in my high school's help center, tutoring elementary students, and...

Tamara H. says "James is a very impressive young man. My son enjoys working with him and has seen results with his Spanish in just a few meetings."

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Rachel G.'s Photo

Munster, IN

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I love being around children. I have worked at a special needs pediatric clinic, was a daycare teacher for 2 years, and continue to work with the special needs population.
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Ashley L.'s Photo

Robbins, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I've been taking care of an 11-year-old, a 8-year-old, a 5-year-old and a 3-year-old since they were all born, I've also worked in the children's program at our church for a number of years In the past two years I worked as a toddler teacher in a day care. Currently working full time as a date night sitter
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Fun Sitter And Fun Creator

Tinley Park, IL

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$20/hr
12 years experience
I'd describe my personality as happy, energetic and driven I like working with kids because they explore the world and experience life to the fullest I'm looking for a job that allows me to use my skills as a mom and former educator. I started working with kids when I was in college. I became a nanny and eventually...
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Melinda W.'s Photo

Hammond, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi I have over 10 years experience with children of all ages. I've had the amazing experience to be a teacher's aide for specially able children. I'm a mature, fun, creative caregiver and can't wait to meet some new little friends. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Hammond, IN

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
I have over 4 years of experience as a professional nanny, along with a strong background in early childhood education. Before becoming a nanny, I worked in a daycare setting as both an infant teacher and later a preschool teacher, giving me hands on experience with a wide range of developmental stages. I love creating a warm,...
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  • 60 homeschool teachers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated homeschool teachers is 5.0

Recent homeschool teacher reviews from local parents in Thornton, IL

Homeschool Teachers in Thornton, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed homeschool teachers

Willa H.

Willa watches our infant, toddler (two under 2!), and our bulldog on weekends. She’s more than capable, prompt, and fun. We are so grateful...

- Jane S.

Maura S.

Maura is awesome! Beside being very intelligent, she is responsible, available and really good at what she does. Maura has tutored my...

- Eva L.

Maria F.

We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with...

- Victoria R.

FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Thornton, IL

The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Thornton, IL 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 Thornton, 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.

Homeschooling teachers near you in Thornton, 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.

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 Thornton, IL.

When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Thornton, 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.

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