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Lavender B.

Waukee, IA

4.6(1)
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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Edit* pre-k teacher during the school year, will be on summer break from mid May- to mid August - looking for a PT, flexible summer nanny position :) I am a fun & positive mother of 2, I enjoy learning new ways to teach, going to story time at local libraries with kiddos, coloring, playing outside, crafts, imaginative play,...

Care Member says "WE LOVE Lavender!!! I did not have to worry. My two year old was very comfortable with Lavender the moment she walked in the door. Lavender engaged...

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Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Makayla Mardesen, I an 22 years old. I am a licensed teacher in Iowa beginning Dec 17th! I will be available beginning December 17th to provide childcare and tutoring services. I have extensive experience, certifications and training as part of obtaining my Elementary Education degree. I have a toddler myself,...

Andrew E. says "Makayla has babysat for us multiple times and has done great! Our kids are very excited to play with her when she comes over. Highly recommend!"

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Mary C.'s Photo

Waukee, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Please call me Lauren (my middle name). With over 15 years of experience in writing, producing, and creative development across the entertainment industry, I bring a deep understanding of storytelling, communication, and media literacy to my tutoring approach. I've worked with Fortune 500 companies, top streaming services, and...
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Makayla W.'s Photo

Waukee, IA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hi there! I am an Elementary Education student at Iowa State University. I have 2 years of experience as a daycare teacher and after school teacher for school-aged children. I also have had two semesters of practicum and student-teaching experience with 1st-2nd grade classrooms. I have obtained my certification for teaching...
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Ashley S.'s Photo

Waukee, IA

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$30/hr
13 years experience
I'd describe my personality as encouraging, understanding, and upbeat. My skills include teaching reading, writing, and organization.
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Reading And Writing Tutor For All Ages

Waukee, IA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I am a secondary English teacher with three years experience teaching high school. I've also spent time in middle school ELA classrooms and have taught English as a Second language to both adults and elementary students. I tutored elementary students in reading and math during college at the University of Northern Iowa. I love...
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59 Year Old Professional With Teaching Degree

Waukee, IA

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I'm a 59-year-old woman with 25 years of experience as a teacher, former foster mom, and stepmom. My children are grown and adulting on their own now but I'd like some occasional kid fixes. I can help with light housekeeping and light cooking/meal preparation for the kiddo(s) and possibly transporting (clean driving...
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Fun Sitter

Waukee, IA

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Chloe! I am currently in my first year of college going to school to be an Elementary School teacher. I went to Chico State University for my first semester of college and now I have transferred online to Western Governors University. I have over 2 years of experience in babysitting and before that I grew up...
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Hayley C.'s Photo

Waukee, IA

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$20/hr
11 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I've been a childcare provider for over a decade because I'm passionate about helping children grow and learn! I have babysat and nannied ages ranging from newborns to teens, including multiples and twins. I have also taught dance and tumbling classes to ages ranging from 2-18. I have a degree in marketing and am a dance...
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Samantha M.'s Photo

Waukee, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm a former Kindergarten/ Reading teacher. I have spent the last 10 years raising my kids. My youngest is headed to college so I'm ready to begin a new chapter!
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Part Time Summer Position

Grimes, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been a teacher for the last four years teaching kindergarten. I have been working with children for over 10 years working at daycares, summer nannying for multiple years. I am currently looking for a summer nanny position for the summer.

Courtney C. says "Samantha wasn't only our babysitter but our nanny for the summer also. It was great knowing we were always leaving our kids in good hands & never...

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Experienced Sitter With Education Background

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hi all! My name is Rachel and I am an experienced sitter looking for Saturday, weekday evening, or overnight babysitting/nannying positions. I teach art courses at DMACC and have a graduate degree from The University of Iowa in Painting & Drawing. Before moving to Iowa, I worked with Teach for America in Louisiana where I was a...

Joe W. says "Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple...

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Summer Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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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Fun, Experienced Sitter

Johnston, IA

3.7(1)
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$18/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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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Fun And Dependable!

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I am a certified teacher that is home for the summer. I have welcomed families into my life over the summer months for many years. I have worked with infants all the way through 9th grade. I have an 12-year-old son and a 18-year-old daughter. We love to stay active during the summer. At this time I am looking for a part...
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Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I am looking for a full time position with a new family! Prior to nannying, I was a 3-year-old preschool teacher for 2 years as well as a K-12 associate. I have coached high school volleyball for several years.

Care Member says "Lindsay was great with our one year old son! We will definitely be hiring her again. "

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Childcare Provider

West Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am a retired teacher of Early Childhood and Elementary Education and also a proud grandmother of 6 great kiddos!
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Meredeth M.'s Photo

West Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I'm a mother of now-grown children and am a public school teacher during the day. I am patient, calm, reliable, and experienced. I've always enjoyed kids, and can't wait to have grandkids! In the meantime, I'd love to help care for your child. I have all the appropriate certification required by my teaching license, including...
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A Young And Fun PE Teacher

Urbandale, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have cared for children since the age of 12 with younger siblings, nieces, and neighborhood kids. I have a degree in K-12 physical education and Health and currently a K-5 Elementary PE teacher.
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Emma M.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$23/hr
9 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Emma, and I'm 29 years old. I have worked in childcare for 9 years. 4 of which were spent as a nanny, and the other 5 were spent working in daycare as lead teacher in the 1-year-old classroom. I have experience with children ages 0 through 3 but am very open to broadening my horizons. (: I have always loved...
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  • 60 homeschool teachers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.60/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated homeschool teachers is 4.5

Recent homeschool teacher reviews from local parents in Waukee, IA

Homeschool Teachers in Waukee, IA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed homeschool teachers

Lavender B.

WE LOVE Lavender!!! I did not have to worry. My two year old was very comfortable with Lavender the moment she walked in the door. Lavender...

- Care member

Makayla W.

Makayla has babysat for us multiple times and has done great! Our kids are very excited to play with her when she comes over. Highly...

- Andrew E.

Samantha L.

Samantha wasn't only our babysitter but our nanny for the summer also. It was great knowing we were always leaving our kids in good hands &...

- Courtney C.

FAQs for finding homeschool teachers near you in Waukee, IA

The average hourly pay rate for homeschool teachers near you in Waukee, IA is $20.60. 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 Waukee, 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 Waukee, 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 Waukee, IA.

When you want to hire a homeschool teacher near you in Waukee, 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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