Teach all subjects in self-contained elementary classrooms and lead or assist in special subjects like art, music, PE, or drama. Provide instruction and classroom management according to RCA standards in a structured Socratic environment.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be practicing Catholics capable of signing an Oath of Fidelity and passing a background check. No formal teaching certification is required, though experience in homeschooling or parish ministry is welcomed.
Communication SkillsOrganizationClassroom ManagementLesson PlanningInstructional DeliverySocratic Method
Job description
Regina Caeli Academy is seeking part-time elementary teachers to teach 1st/2nd or 6th Grade in a classical and Catholic classroom for up to 14 hours per week at our center in Lapeer, Michigan.
The elementary classes are self-contained, and teachers teach all subjects.
In addition, teachers assist or lead 1-2 specials (art, music, PE, and/or drama).
You do not need a teaching certification or 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).
Market context
Catholic elementary teaching in Michigan
Michigan Catholic elementary schools often seek teachers who can support faith formation alongside core academics, and this role reflects that demand. Competition tends to favor applicants who are practicing Catholics, can sign an Oath of Fidelity, and bring experience from homeschooling or parish ministry, even when formal certification is not required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then be ready to note your Catholic background and any classroom, homeschool, or ministry experience in your application.
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.
Hours are Mondays and Thursdays 9:30am-4:15pm.
Lesson plans and curriculum are provided.
Teachers must be willing to prepare for classes at home and come to class prepared to teach in a highly structured environment.
All staff complete a background check and mandatory training on August 10, 11, and 12, 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
