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Private Educator
More and more families are homeschooling- and we're helping hire the private educators who make it possible.
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What is a private educator and why would this be a solution for my family?
Is your teenager struggling within the rigid structures of traditional school schedules and curriculums? Do you have concerns about safety when it comes to sending your child to a school to learn?
Before we dive into the details: private educators through our agency typically range from $30-50 per hour, plus our placement fee. This investment reflects the expertise of thoroughly vetted professionals with backgrounds in education who bring unique strengths to your family. These rates reflect the exceptional candidates we present - individuals with glowing references who often bring additional skills like:
★ Fluency in multiple languages
★ Years of experience with homeschooling or pod learning
★ Specialized training in child development
★ Expertise within multiple age groups
★ Advanced education or certifications
★ Strong track records of long-term family relationships
Importantly, these competitive rates lead to stronger, longer-lasting placements. Private educators require a health stipend (health insurance depending on how you set this up), 401 matching, and all the benefits offered to other household staff.
Why SSN
Southern Standard Private Educators are known for:
Professional Excellence
Bringing years of verified experience and continuous professional development
Genuine Connection
Creating lasting bonds with children while maintaining professional boundaries
Unique Approaches to Hands On Learning
Prioritizing active, creative play and real-world learning experiences
Support and Knowledge About Choosing the Right Curriculum For Your Child
Choosing a curriculum is important and our private educators have helped many families walk this path and can make recommendations as needed
Unwavering Reliability
Demonstrating consistent professionalism, punctuality, and safety-first approach
"Laura knows the business backwards and forwards and gets the best pool of quality, outstanding candidates. She is professional, patient and an amazing listener.Another wonderful thing about SSN is that the relationship lasts beyond the initial search. "
Anna Hollingsworth
Our Process
We're with you every step of the way
Getting to Know Your Family
It's all about getting to know YOU and your UNIQUE family and world.
Every great match starts with understanding your family’s world. First, you’ll fill out our family application— your initial leap into sharing your world with our team. We want to understand what you're looking before we're on our consultation call with you. From there, we'll send you an email with more details and a link to schedule a call with Laura or Austin!
Once we're aligned, we move into a deeper, 90-minute discovery session with our extensive team where we learn: your routines, values, parenting style, and hopes for the ideal caregiver. We may talk a little about your childhood. We may talk a little about the childhood you're aiming to create for your little ones.
Together, we’ll craft a personalized job description that reflects exactly what your family needs to thrive.
Once we're aligned, we move into a deeper, 90-minute discovery session with our extensive team where we learn: your routines, values, parenting style, and hopes for the ideal caregiver. We may talk a little about your childhood. We may talk a little about the childhood you're aiming to create for your little ones.
Together, we’ll craft a personalized job description that reflects exactly what your family needs to thrive.
The Matching & Hiring Journey
Our wheels begin to turn...
With your family’s story at the center, we begin reaching out to trusted professionals who align beautifully with your needs. We curate a shortlist of candidates who not only meet your criteria, but who also feel right for your home’s energy and rhythm. You’ll receive our comprehensive interview guide to support meaningful conversations with each candidate.
Your interviewing process happens in three steps: a virtual interview (we'll handle the setup for this), an in-person interview at your home, and then a dinner you'll have with your finalist. This is a big relationship and we want to make sure things feel like a GREAT fit before you make an offer. After an offer is made, we want you to have a trial with the candidate you've chosen. If all goes well- viola! Success!
When you’re ready, we provide polished hiring templates to help you craft that perfect offer. And once your private educator joins your team, our relationship doesn’t end— we stay connected, offering ongoing support long after the match is made (we have clients who have been in our network for over a decade)!
Your interviewing process happens in three steps: a virtual interview (we'll handle the setup for this), an in-person interview at your home, and then a dinner you'll have with your finalist. This is a big relationship and we want to make sure things feel like a GREAT fit before you make an offer. After an offer is made, we want you to have a trial with the candidate you've chosen. If all goes well- viola! Success!
When you’re ready, we provide polished hiring templates to help you craft that perfect offer. And once your private educator joins your team, our relationship doesn’t end— we stay connected, offering ongoing support long after the match is made (we have clients who have been in our network for over a decade)!
