Understand your state's mandates on the topic of homeschooling. Each state has its own prerequisites in regard to required qualifications for homeschool teachers. These can be found online or by contacting your local board of education or state representative's office. A certified teaching certificate is seldom required, yet parents often seek a licensed teacher for the position.
Connect with local support groups. The members can point you in the direction of reputable homeschool teachers in your area. Solicit the advice of other parents who have hired teachers to come into their homes and are pleased with the results.
Request a resume of teaching and homeschool experience from each potential candidate. Speak directly to the individual's previous supervisors and clients. Johnson also suggests obtaining transcripts of the applicant's college courses, if applicable, as verification. If the person claims to be a certified teacher, ask for a copy of his teaching license.
Conduct a background check of the potential homeschool teacher. Generally, Johnson suggests both federal and state background checks. It is important to note that information needs to be current within the year. Ask for personal references and contact each one directly.
Interview candidates a minimum of two times. The first meeting should be about gathering facts and asking general questions. The second interview should be conversation based and include a frank discussion of the academic needs of the student(s) and how this teacher will meet those needs.