Catholic Kindergarten Teacher

Regina Caeli Academy

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#Kindergarten #Classical Education #Religious Education #Catholicism #Homeschooling #Socratic Classroom #Catechism #Oath of Fidelity #Safe Child Training

Quick overview

Teach all subjects to a self-contained Kindergarten class in a classical and Catholic environment. Prepare for classes at home and deliver instruction according to RCA standards.

Requirements summary

Applicants must be practicing Catholics who can sign an Oath of Fidelity and pass a background check. No formal teaching certification or experience is required, as training is provided.

Communication SkillsOrganizationClassroom ManagementInstructionLesson PlanningSocratic MethodCatholic Faith

Job description

Regina Caeli Academy is seeking a part-time Kindergarten teacher to teach in a classical and Catholic classroom for 13 hours per week during the 2026-27 academic year at our center in the Chicago-land area, located in Lemont, IL.
The Kindergarten class is self contained and teachers teach all subjects.
You do not need a teaching certification nor formal teaching experience to apply.
We will teach you everything you need to know.
The right applicant may have experience homeschooling or working with homeschool children, ministry in your Catholic parish, teaching Religious Education or Catechism classes, teaching your own children, or perhaps teaching in a classical or private school (although not required).
Regina Caeli Academy (www.rcahybrid.org), is a classical homeschool academy in the Catholic tradition.
RCA is a national organization that offers instruction in a formal Socratic classroom setting on Mondays and Thursdays.
The positions are hourly, and childcare/nursery is provided.
Please see our Vacation and Holy Days here.
No additional vacation days are given (accommodations made for sick days as needed).
Applicants must be able to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church and have a deep love for the Catholic faith.
Curriculum and grading guidelines are provided.
Tutors are trained to provide instruction and classroom management according to RCA standards.
The ideal applicant will have strong communication skills, good organization, timeliness, a traditional view of the student/teacher relationship, and must be living the Catholic faith day-to-day, including having received all the sacraments appropriate to his or her state in life.
All staff complete a background check and RCA Safe Child training prior to teaching at Regina Caeli Academy.
Hours are Mondays and Thursdays 8:45am-3:15pm.
Lesson plans and curriculum are provided for you.
Teachers must be willing to prepare for classes at home and come to class prepared to teach in a highly structured environment.
Applicants must be available to attend mandatory training on August 3, 4, and 5, 2026, prior to working in the classroom (8am-5pm; no childcare provided, nursing babies always welcome).
All employees of Regina Caeli are required to have a clear background check

Benefits

Childcare/Nursery

Catholic Kindergarten Teacher

Catholic Kindergarten Teacher

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