Homeschooling parents must notify their state or local education agency and check for certification requirements before educating their children at home. Most states do not require certification for parents.
Teachers and college students may be interested in teaching or tutoring children other than their own as a viable source of income. Opportunities for this type of work, while lucrative, are limited.
If you’re interested in pursuing a homeschooling career, you’ll find that most states’ homeschooling teacher requirements are equivalent to the requirements for a public school teacher and involve obtaining certification.
Public school teaching requirements include having a bachelor’s degree and a teaching certificate. This is the same certificate you would use for homeschooling. Again, criteria varies by state, so check with your state for homeschool teaching requirements.
You may be allowed to teach without a certificate but may still be required to have an associate degree or some level of education along with supervision by a local board or school for passing standards.