Private Educators in Raleigh, NC
A teacher who works around your child, not the other way round.
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What a private educator does
A private educator teaches your child one-on-one or in a small group, outside a traditional classroom. Some Raleigh families hire one to run a full homeschool; others want a teacher for a pod, or focused support alongside school.
Homeschool instruction
Daily lessons built around your child's pace, learning style, and interests, with the scope and materials you approve.
Learning pods
Teaching a small group of children from one or two families, with the socialization a pod gives them.
Academic support
Homework help, test prep, study skills, and catching up in a subject that's become a struggle.
Enrichment
Going further in a subject your child loves, from advanced math to a second language.
Learning differences
Customized strategies for children who learn differently, coordinated with their therapists and school.
Progress you can see
Regular updates on progress and challenges, with teaching adjusted as your child grows.
Private educator, tutor, or nanny?
The line between these roles depends on how much teaching you need, and who's responsible for the curriculum.
Need childcare with homework help? Part-Time Nannies · Need childcare and a household run? Family Assistants & Household Managers
Raleigh families who hire a private educator
Families come to us for a private educator for different reasons, but most want one thing: teaching that fits their child.
You've chosen to homeschool, and want help teaching
You set the direction and the curriculum, and a private educator does the daily teaching. Many families pair one educator with a small group of siblings or one other family.
Your child needs a break from school
A medical need, a hard year, or a family move can mean a semester at home. A private educator keeps your child on track so the return to school is smooth.
Your child's schedule doesn't fit a school day
Competitive sports, performing arts, or a family that travels for work. An educator who travels with you keeps lessons going; expect those roles to pay at the top of the range.
Need help after school, rather than instead of it? A part-time nanny with tutoring experience may be a better fit.
What does a private educator cost in Raleigh?
The private educators we place typically earn $30 to $50 an hour. Where a role lands depends on the hours, the number of students, the subjects, and whether travel is part of the job.
Roles that require regular travel should be priced toward the top of the range.
Base wages only. Payroll taxes, paid time off, curriculum and materials, and agency fees are separate. Part-time and single-semester roles are common.
Three things to settle before hiring a Raleigh educator
Most of what makes a private educator role work is decided before the first lesson.
Know North Carolina's homeschool rules
If your educator teaches instead of school, you're running a North Carolina home school. Parents file a notice of intent with the state, and the person teaching needs at least a high school diploma. You keep attendance and immunization records and give a standardized test each year.
General information, not legal advice. Source: NC Division of Non-Public Education.
Keep a pod to two families
Under North Carolina law, a home school serves the children of no more than two families or households, and the parents decide what's taught. Larger pods need a different structure, so plan the group size before you hire.
Choose an approach
Some families want a traditional curriculum that maps to Wake County grade levels for an easy return to school. Others want Montessori, Reggio, Waldorf, or Forest School methods. Deciding first narrows the search to the right educators.
Hiring a private educator, step by step
- Multiple interviews with our placement team, including teaching approach
- Teaching experience and education verified
- Phone checks with professional references
- A criminal background check
- A driving record check for roles that involve driving
Tell us about your learner
Fill out the family application with your child's age, needs, and goals. We'll reach out to schedule a discovery call.
Shape the role
After you sign the Master Service Agreement and pay the $500 retainer, we agree hours, subjects, approach, and whether it's a full homeschool, a pod, or support alongside school.
We recruit and screen
We look for educators whose experience and teaching style match your child, and who can commit for the time you need.
Meet a short list
You interview the strongest candidates, then try your top choice with a paid trial lesson.
Make the hire
You customize our attorney-reviewed hiring templates and we submit your offer. The placement fee is invoiced once it's accepted.
We stay close
We check in as the year goes on, help with reviews and raises, and run a replacement search under our policy if the fit doesn't hold.
Questions about private educators in Raleigh
How much does a private educator cost in Raleigh, NC?
Private educators we place typically earn $30 to $50 per hour, depending on the hours, subjects, number of students, and travel. At 40 hours a week, that's about $62,000 to $104,000 a year in base wages, before payroll taxes and agency fees.
Can a private educator run our homeschool in North Carolina?
Yes. Parents file the home school notice of intent and decide what's taught, and the educator can do the daily teaching. Under state rules the person providing instruction needs at least a high school diploma, and you'll keep attendance and immunization records and give an annual standardized test. Check current requirements with the NC Division of Non-Public Education.
Can we share a private educator with another family?
Yes. A learning pod with one other family is common, and it splits the cost. North Carolina home schools are limited to the children of two families or households, so larger groups need a different structure.
Can we hire a private educator for one semester?
Yes. Some families hire for a single semester, often when a child is struggling in school or needs time away for medical reasons. Full-year roles average two to three years.
What does Triangle Nannies charge to place a private educator?
A non-refundable $500 retainer is due when your search begins. After a successful placement, the placement fee is 20% of the educator's first-year annual salary, with an $8,000 minimum for part-time and full-time placements as set out in the Master Service Agreement. See full pricing details.
Do you place Montessori or Waldorf educators?
Yes. We work with educators trained in Montessori, Reggio, Waldorf, and Forest School approaches, as well as traditional curricula. Tell us your approach on the discovery call and we'll recruit for it.
Other household roles we place in Raleigh
Many Raleigh families pair a private educator with one of these. See everything we do in Raleigh.
Tell us about your learner.
Share your child's age, needs, and goals. We'll review it and reach out to set up your discovery call.
Raleigh, NC 27601