Frequently Asked Questions
Strategic answers for families considering a private teacher, educator-nanny, or homeschool placement.
Hiring & Investment
What is the difference between a nanny and a private teacher?
A nanny provides childcare. A private teacher provides structured education, academic leadership, and long-term developmental strategy within the home.
Families searching for a private teacher placement agency are typically seeking more than supervision. A private teacher may design curriculum, support executive functioning, coordinate enrichment, guide social-emotional development, and collaborate with tutors or schools. Our educators hold degrees in education or specialized academic fields and understand pedagogy, learning science, and differentiated instruction.
The distinction is significant. A private teacher often operates as an educational partner, ensuring consistency, intellectual growth, and character formation.
If you are seeking hourly childcare coverage, TeacherCare may not be the right fit. We specialize in education-driven placements designed for families prioritizing rigor and long-term developmental outcomes.
What is an educator-nanny?
An educator-nanny blends nurturing care with intentional academic scaffolding.
Unlike traditional childcare providers, an educator-nanny integrates structured learning into daily life. This may include early literacy development, bilingual immersion, STEM exposure, Montessori-inspired environments, executive functioning skills, and character-building routines.
At TeacherCare, educator-nannies are selected through our VISION Vetting Framework™, which evaluates intellectual depth, emotional intelligence, discretion, adaptability, and alignment with high-performing family cultures.
This role is especially valuable for:
• Homeschooling families
• Executives returning to demanding careers
• Traveling or ROTA households
• Families seeking structured early childhood development
An educator, from TeacherCare, is a developmental partner focused on long-term growth.
How much does a private teacher cost?
Full-time private teacher compensation typically ranges from $90,000 to $150,000+ annually, depending on location, schedule, and scope of responsibilities.
In major metropolitan markets such as New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco, six-figure salaries are common. ROTA teacher roles and travel-intensive placements may exceed this range due to scheduling complexity and discretion requirements.
Families hiring a homeschool teacher should also consider:
• Travel expectations, payroll taxes, and benefits
• Placement fees (TeacherCare operates on a 25% placement fee model, less the engagement retainer that launches the search and Family Learning Plan)
We work with families prepared to invest in exceptional educational talent. If your budget aligns with hourly childcare rates, our model will likely not be a fit.
Why choose a retained private teacher search?
A retained search is designed for complex or high-priority placements.
Families who engage our retained search (with a $5,000 engagement fee applied toward the final placement fee) typically require discretion, advanced credentials, travel flexibility, or integration into a multi-staff household.
Retained searches allow us to:
• Conduct proactive candidate outreach
• Prioritize your search internally
• Apply deeper vetting layers
• Present a curated shortlist
This model mirrors executive search standards and signals mutual commitment.
For straightforward placements, contingency search may be appropriate. For strategic, high-caliber roles, retained search ensures depth and precision.
Process & Timeline
How long does it take to hire a private teacher or educator-nanny?
Most placements are completed within 3–6 weeks.
Specialized roles, such as ROTA nanny-teacher positions, special needs private teachers, or travel-based placements, may require 60–90 days to ensure proper alignment.
Our process includes:
Role scoping and compensation calibration
Targeted candidate sourcing
Multi-layer vetting through the VISION Vetting Framework™
Structured interviews
Offer and onboarding support
Families who move decisively through interviews typically secure top-tier candidates faster. We prioritize long-term alignment over rushed placements.
What happens if the placement does not work out?
TeacherCare provides a structured replacement guarantee period outlined in your placement agreement.
If a placement ends within the guarantee window due to performance or alignment concerns (excluding role restructuring or compensation changes), we initiate a replacement search at no additional placement fee.
Our goal is not simply to fill a role, it is to establish a stable educational partnership within your household.
Long-term success depends on clarity, communication, and shared expectations. We support both families and educators through transitions when necessary.
Specializations & Locations
Do you place homeschool teachers?
Yes. We specialize in placing in-home homeschool teachers for families seeking customized academic pathways.
Homeschool placements may include:
• Curriculum design and implementation
• Gifted education support
• Special needs instruction
• Montessori or alternative methodologies
• Hybrid school coordination
Demand for private homeschool teachers continues to grow among families seeking flexibility, travel integration, or personalized rigor.
Do you place teachers for infants and toddlers?
Yes. We place early childhood private educators trained in developmental science, Montessori methods, and structured play-based learning.
Families seeking:
• In-home Montessori teachers
• Infant developmental specialists
• Bilingual early educators
• Structured preschool-at-home environments
Families engage TeacherCare to build strong cognitive foundations from the earliest years.
These roles blend warmth with developmental intentionality.
What cities does TeacherCare serve?
TeacherCare supports private teacher and educator-nanny placements nationwide, with strong demand in:
• New York City
• Los Angeles
• San Francisco
• Miami
• Chicago
• Washington DC
We also facilitate travel-based, ROTA, and multi-residence roles for families with national or international lifestyles.
If you are hiring a private teacher in a major metropolitan area or for a travel-intensive household, we can structure a search aligned with your location and schedule.
What is included in the VISION Vetting Framework™?
Our VISION Vetting Framework™ evaluates candidates beyond résumé credentials.
We assess:
• Intellectual and academic capability
• Character alignment and discretion
• Developmental fluency
• Communication sophistication
• Situational judgment
• Adaptability within high-performing households
• Long-term growth mindset
We also conduct professional reference verification and comprehensive background screening.
Traditional luxury nanny agencies often prioritize availability and years of experience. We prioritize cognitive depth, composure, and alignment with ambitious family environments.
This is what differentiates TeacherCare as a private teacher placement agency rather than a general childcare or tutoring service.
What types of families does TeacherCare work best with?
TeacherCare works best with:
• High-net-worth families
• Homeschooling households
• Executives returning to demanding careers
• Traveling or bi-coastal families
• Multi-staff estates
• Families prioritizing academic excellence and character development
We are not structured for short-term babysitting or hourly placements.
Our clients value discretion, educational rigor, and long-term stability. If you are seeking an intellectual mentor within the home, we are likely aligned.
Can a private teacher work in a multi-staff household?
Yes. Many TeacherCare placements operate within fully staffed homes.
A private teacher or educator-nanny may collaborate with:
• House managers
• Personal assistants
• Security teams
• Tutors or therapists
• Chefs and wellness staff
Professional communication, discretion, and composure are essential. Our candidates are screened specifically for their ability to operate seamlessly within sophisticated household structures.
Getting Started
How do we begin?
The first step is a consultation to define role scope, compensation alignment, and household structure.
We recommend families come prepared to discuss:
• Schedule expectations
• Educational philosophy
• Travel requirements
• Compensation range
• Household staffing environment
TeacherCare is designed for families seeking excellence, discretion, and long-term alignment.
If that reflects your priorities, we welcome the conversation.