Does anyone where I can find a teacher for homeschooling?

Question

i want to homeschool my child. but i dont have the time to teach. does anybody know where i can find a homeschooling teacher that can come to my home and teacher my child???

Answer 1

Interesting question. I have to say, as others have, you must definitely check the laws for your state. Each state is different, so any specific information you get on here that says "oh, just do this" may not be applicable to you in your state.
As far as the homeschools in churches, my church has two.
The one I am involved in has close to 130 families and it is a teaching co-op. In order for me to be involved, I have to be involved by either teaching, setting up, cleaning up or doing administrative work.
The second is a cross between a private school and a homeschool. The children meet a couple of days a week for instruction and work at home the rest of the time. In our co-op we have high school credit classes that work on the same principal, our students show up for tutoring, then do all their work at home.
So, that's just a 411 on "church homeschools" according to my personal experience, there may be other types, but I have no experience in them.

My advice to you, since you asked it to seriously consider why you want to homeschool your child in the first place. I served as Administrative Director of a homeschool group for two years, and during that time, I counseled many many families, and a red flag for me was when the parents said, "I don't have time to do this"
so that's why I say, to make sure you want to do this. I love homeschooling my kids, and I'm a proponent, but not to the degree of being able to say it is for everyone all the time. If you aren't happy with the level of education, then a tutor to enhance your child's public education may work for you.
If your child is having serious problems and the public school environment is actually detrimental (like your child not being able to resist negative peer pressure, drugs, things like this)
then I would suggest that this would be a priority to you and you should find the time to make sure your homeschooling experience is a success.
I'm not trying to bash you over the head, I'm just giving you the same advice I've given others that came to me with the same circumstances.

Answer 2

I home schooled my children and live in Maine. First of not all home schools are associated with churches. That is number one and second anyone can home school your child as long as they have a high school diploma and send a letter to your state official in thsi case you look up the department of Education in your state and fill out the paper work you will need a certified teacher to go over the work at the end of the year or a licensed person in homeschooling or you have a mentor someone that has been doing it for more than 3 years. Right now a boy in my neighborhood is being home schooled by his grandmother. There are many groups in every state that do homeschooling and will set up the Syllabuses and also there are some on-line schools that your child does at home with a teacher on the other end to help them my son use Calvert School. But you simply type in home schooling you will get so much info it is not even funny. And the laws on how to home school are on your state education page and form you will fill out. I hope this helps.

Answer 3

I would say what you are wanting is a private tutor for your child, and it defeats the actual idea of homeschooling where the parents are suppose to be doing the home schooling.

You do need to check your state requirements, since many require the parent to be activitly involved in the schooling.

And if you can afford a private teacher, since they would have to be a college grad in most states, and have a teaching cert in some states, why not merley send them to a private school, it would be much cheaper

Answer 4

Have you considered the fact that many children learn without being taught? Here are some sites for you...

http://home-educate.com/unschooling/index.shtml
http://www.naturalchild.org/articles/learning.html

Please do not make the mistake of not homeschooling due to "teaching". For ages and ages people learned by living in their communities, apprenticeships, self-interests, etc. Read a some books by John Holt: "How Children Learn", "How Children Fail" and more.

Good luck.

Answer 5

There are schools in different areas that offer programs over the internet. If one knew of such programs, information like location and grade level would be beneficial if known. According to state laws, perhaps a church private school could be your answer. Also, check the web for "homeschool stores" in your area. Sometimes people advertise for tutoring positions that might fit your needs.

Answer 6

Check your state law! Some state say that if it isn't the parent teaching then the instructor needs to have a teaching degree. To find your state laws try: http://www.hslda.org

To find a teacher I would find a home school group in your area to see if anyone is interested. You could also check at a community college. Or you could also check with the librarians to see if they know of anyone.

Answer 7

Check with your church, as most homeschools are sponsored by or affiliated with churches. I don't know if homeschool teachers come to other homes. You may have to send your child to the teacher, or drive him there if it's not close in your neighborhood.

Answer 8

Some great homeschool sites to check out:

www.homeschoolreviews.com
www.homeschooldiscount.com
www.hsadvisor.com
www.abeka.com
www.robinsoncurriculum.com
core-curriculum.com
www.k12.com
www.time4learning.com/homeschool-curriculum.htm
www.calvertschool.org

Answer 9

Also, check your State requirements. In Alabama, for instance, ONLY parents can homeschool their children. Otherwise, they can be schooled at homeschools affiliated with churchs.

Answer 10

I would call a university in your area, and ask for the department of education and talk to a faculty member or the secretary, and ask her if she can refer anyone pursuing an elementary education degree to you, that would be interested in teaching your child for some extra money, not to mention this would give them valuable experience.