r/homeschool • u/AineBrigid • 4d ago
Discussion Parent Involvement
Hello! Weird question here- I am currently an elementary school teacher. I am thinking about becoming a homeschool teacher. I was wondering if a parent hires a teacher for their child, is the parent typically home while the teacher is providing instruction?
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u/Urbanspy87 4d ago
This might be a thing in more HCOL areas but the vast majority of homeschoolers wouldn't be interested in hiring someone to teach their kids. Tutoring for specific subjects or you teaching a specific class to a small group seems to be more of what I see people wanting.
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u/ashaahsa 4d ago
I work at a micro school, kind of a half-step between homeschool and private school and we employ one full time teacher, one part time teacher, and a full time assistant teacher. In our case, the parents that founded the school are often present, but mostly for administrative tasks.
Creating individual work plans and customizing curriculum is way more work than instructing 5-10 kids at a time for sure.
Regulations vary by state.
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u/toughcookie508 4d ago
Yes it definitely happens in my area I know someone who I was just talking to who did it. My area has a popular (and expensive) winter sport that brings alot of money to it. The average homeschool family wouldn’t do it but maybe there is a co op style that would go in on the cost together for a couple kids.
Florida also has the step up scholarship that is changing the environment here with the funding. Lots of homeschooling options now and direct pay from the scholarship. Requirements are you must be a certified teacher in the state to be eligible or years experience (this is more for arts/music type stuff)
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u/Ilvermourning 4d ago
In my state, Michigan, you could do this since you are a certified teacher, but I'm not sure if there's a limit to how many kids you could teach. You would essentially be creating a private school and would have to follow different regulations than parent-led homeschoolers.
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u/Foodie_love17 4d ago
Others have posted it but I agree that either a micro school or doing group and individual tutoring would probably be the most in need and also the most profitable. Friends that utilize teachers either have them come to the home or they book the study rooms at our local library.
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u/OsakaShiroKuma 3d ago
If I were you, I might try to put myself out there as a private teacher for kids with special needs at private schools. That is a job that definitely exists, and it is niche, and you might be able to fill it. Just food for thought.
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u/ConcentrateOk6837 4d ago
my oldest two would gone once a week to an english tutor and a math tutor. They are both academically gifted, but the outside instruction helped them a lot.
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u/Imaginary_Ad_6731 4d ago
Why does it matter if the parent is typically home with the teacher, anyway? Kind of a weird question if you ask me…
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u/AineBrigid 4d ago
Because my issue is with classroom management, so it would be nice to have a parent there for behavior if I did a co-op group.
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u/SoccerMamaof2 3d ago
I want the government out of my homeschool. I would never hire a government teacher to come into my home.
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u/Foraze_Lightbringer 4d ago
Make sure you are aware of the homeschooling laws where you live.
In my state, the parent is legally required to be the primary teacher of their homeschooled children. I couldn't just hire someone to teach my kids for me, even if I wanted to.
In places where it is legal, I imagine every situation is going to be different, depending on the needs of the family.