The nice thing about teaching in a co op, the students choose to take your class – they are there because they are truly interested in learning what you have to teach, and they want to learn it from you. I’ve found teaching in a co op to be one of the best experiences – just below teaching my own son. Other than the occasional 8yo boy who just plain has too much energy, I have had no problem in my classes (I teach foreign languages, 3rd grade-high school).

I’d recommend contacting the homeschool groups in your area, to offer your services. The school year is starting soon (or has already started), so this semester may not be an option, but you never know – there are times that a teacher has to step down due to whatever, and there are times that a class has to be cut for lack of a teacher. Hope that helps!

I suggest talking with some of the groups and/or home-schoolers in your area to find out what is available and where your services could be best utilized. I believe there are Yahoo groups for homeschoolers in every state and major cities. Join up and see what is happening in your area.

Oh, in my experience, homeschoolers are nothing like traditional school children. I actually enjoy teaching homeschoolers (generally speaking) because they have never learned NOT to enjoy learning.

Usually though it is for something specialized that the parents don’t know themselves or it is better taught/done in a group setting.

I guess the classes would be considered “enrichment” classes rather than standard subjects.

I would come up with a class or something interesting to offer. Depending on where you are will make a difference.

We have a lot of homeschoolers here for instance but only a small percentage pay for classes/instruction of any kind…but where I’m from (a more affluent area) there is a bigger percentage that pay for all kinds of classes.

I would also like to warn you about trying to sell yourself to homeschool parents based on being a “certified teacher”. While no harm in mentioning it in your bio…. I wouldn’t start with that.

I’m not sure what ages/grades you are interested in teaching…keep in mind that most homeschoolers are used to several ages/grade levels learning together.

Also there are a lot of homeschoolers that are against text books and that kind of classroom education…so if you can come up with a really interesting class like fun with science….or creative writing…or something fun with math or history.

Just as a thought too instead of trying to sell yourself at $25.00 an hour try something like fun with science 6 weeks for $30.00 per child…you only need 5 kids to make the $25.00 per class…but if you get more than that your making even more money. The classes are affordable for the parents and your making money teaching kids who want to be there.

email me if you want anymore ideas

We keep a list of tutor’s, music, language teachers and others who offer services to home school families, and post it on our web site, and in the newsletter.

This gives families the opportunity to contact them if they require such services, however these tutors are often other home school parents who trade time, and talents amongst each other.

Periodically they meet with some of us, and see if there is interest in a specific class, language, nutrition, and such so they can be scheduled.

A fee is set per student, and what materials will have to be purchased.

The fee per student covers the cost of materials, and what is left can be used as the stipend for the tutor.

Many parents have degrees, or work experience themselves, and often they will offer classes for free amongst each other, but it’s worth a try, and you may get lucky depending on what you have to offer.

Therefore homeschoolers are getting a quality education.

I have rarely heard of a family who needed to turn to a tutor. Also most homeschool groups only allow you to join if you are homeschooling your child.

You could send a request to group leaders to send out your email though.

degrees and share their knowledge gratis.

you might try individual tutoring however.

Regards,

D.M. Schultz, M.D.