How much to pay homeschool teachers (or find teachers for free)
Finding the right homeschool teacher or tutor can make a significant difference in your child’s education. Knowing how much to pay them is crucial to ensure you are offering fair compensation while also managing your budget. Here is a helpful guide to understand the average pay rates for various types of homeschool teachers and tutors based on their qualifications and the location of the teaching.
Factors Influencing Pay Rates
How much to pay a teacher depends on several factors:
Location: Online vs. in-person vs. at home
Quantity of Time: Frequency and duration of the sessions
Teacher Qualifications: Level of education and experience
Urgency: How quickly the services are needed
Understanding Pay Rates
Paying the most does not always equate to getting the best teachers, but it does expand your options. Teachers are infamously underpaid in the United States. We believe that teachers are some of the most critical and highly skilled workers and, in an ideal world, should be compensated at a level equal to or higher than attorneys. Unfortunately, that’s not accessible to most families.
Free Tutoring Options
There are many ways to find free tutors, both online and in-person. Many families swap skills, and homeschool parents often offer free classes. Here are some resources for free tutoring programs:
Local libraries
Compensation Recommendations
If your family is in a position to pay well, we strongly suggest you compensate your tutor at a rate equivalent to their value and expertise. Our ranges reflect the lowest (Wyoming) and highest (NYC/SF) rates we’ve seen for homeschool teachers. A lot depends on the amount of time they come per day (and per week) and the teacher’s level of experience.
Part-Time Sitter who helps with Homeschool:
Online: $15-20/hr
Their Location: $20-30/hr
Your Location: $20-50/hr
Undergraduate:
Online: $15-20/hr
Their Location: $20-30/hr
Your Location: $20-50/hr
College Grad with some experience:
Online: $20-60/hr
Their Location: $30-50/hr
Your Location: $30-100/hr
Experienced Tutor:
Online: $40-75/hr
Their Location: $50-100/hr
Your Location: $150-300/hr
Full-time Nanny who helps with Homeschool:
Their Location: $30-40k/yr
Your Location: $40-80k/yr
Full-time Homeschool Teacher or Microschool Leader:
Their Location: $40-60k/yr
Your Location: $40-150k/yr
By understanding these factors and considering various options, you can find the right balance of quality and affordability for your homeschool needs.
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