What kind of education or degree do I need to be a homeschool teacher for other peoples kids?

Really, it depends on what state you live in, but a lot of places require either a teaching license or a bachelor’s degree in any area. You can check out this website for more specific answers http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/default.asp

It’s going to depend on where you live and how you have to set yourself up. I know a couple of people who homeschooled other people’s kids–they required no teaching degree or anything. But that’s *here*. In some places, you can’t even homeschool other people’s kids. Other places have specific laws set up about it–when they do, it’s usually a requirement for teaching certification. You really need to check out the laws where you live. Check with your state government education site. HSLDA might have the information you need, but it might not be as updated or as clear as specific as it should be. The government website is your best bet for accurate information.

Tutoring: you don’t need any qualifications; however, if you have only a high school education and you are well into adulthood, you’d have to prove why you’d make a good tutor.

As for what to charge, that’s going to depend on the types of rates where you live. To be a homeschool teacher, you might look at the cheapest private school fees and cut back a little (depending just on how cheap, of course!). To be a tutor, it’ll depend on if you are doing hourly or more than that (always give a discount if the kids are doing a substantial number of hours), what the going rate is where you live and your personaly qualifications/experience. You’re going to have to research where you live (look in newspapers, make some phone calls to companies, etc.) to find out.

Are you just looking for a bit of income? This could not be a career that would give a full enough salary to support someone. Nobody’s going to pay you $30 000+ a year to homeschool their children.

I don’t know the legalities of one on one homeschooling with others peoples kids, but I know that I provide care for a friend of mines child while she works twice a week. While she is here, I will help her with work that her Mother assigns. She is doing very similar work to my daughter. If that was your situation, it would just be a “daycare” type situation, not really officially schooling all together.

The other thing I thought of is the fact I belong to a co op. All the Moms are on teaching teams for the different subjects. Only a few of us have degrees, but we all take the responsibility of educating the kids.

Hope that makes some sence and helps!

I agree with the above. It does depend on the state you live in.

I am in California and I became a home school teacher last year. I only have my bachelor’s degree, and no teaching credential. I just had a lot of experience tutoring throughout college, and my services spread by word of mouth!

Good luck in your endeavor! 🙂

In our state, you would be considered a private school and not a home school. Home school is under the non-public part of education but is separate from private school. Home school teachers are parents or guardians and need a high school diploma or GED.

Remember, I am talking about where I live. Each state has different rules.

That really would depend on where you live. Some states require a degree or certification, others don’t. HSLDA would probably have the answers in their FAQs, and if they don’t, you can email them and they can point you in the right direction.

I think that would really depend on where you are

Where I live, I only needed what I do to hs my own kids.

You might check on www.hslda.org or contact your local BOE.