A person that explains, guides, and demostrates home school teachers on curriculum development, class management, and teaching methods.
Basics:
You will be helping parents home school their own children, with such responsibility you will be tasked to give them the know how and the tools they need to get the job done right. Most states allow children to be home school instead of getting their education in public or private schools. Home schooling popularity is increasing and demand for people who know how to set up the curriculum, get the right resources and make individually tailored lesson plans is high.
To Get Started:
You need to have at least a 4 year degree since most states require that as a minimum for a parent to home school a child. You will also need to have a teacher certification since without it you will have no knowledge nor experience on curriculum development, lesson planning, or class management. It is also necessary to have some experience in home schooling since this will allow you to use the resources available for your client more effectively. Other tasks involved with this business is keeping your clients informed on your education department regulations regarding testing and progress reporting. You should be able to charge anywhere from $30 to $60 per hour. Advertise in your community newspaper, phone book, online community boards, local and state teacher associations. One of your best marketing tools is networking with other teachers and education professionals since they are usually the first ones to know when there is a need, to do this join educational association in your area.
Tips:
You can run this business from home, but there will be much traveling to your clients' homes so keep an eye out for car expenses. This business is an opportunity for disabled individuals as long as duties can be performed. You will work alone until you grow your business to the point that you need associates and assistants. For Internet links related to this business do a search on the Independent Educational Consultants Association, the US Department of Education, H.O.P.E Home schooling Consulting, and Prodoceo Home School Assistance and Consulting Services.
