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Regina Caeli Academy·Oak Hill, Tennessee
Catholic Substitute Teacher
The substitute teacher provides instruction in a classical and Catholic classroom setting when regular staff are absent. They are responsible for following provided curriculum and grading guidelines while maintaining classroom management standards.
We are seeking a part-time Substitute teacher to teach in a classical and Catholic classroom for up to 13 hours per week, as needed.
The substitute is called as needed when staff are out sick.
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).
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 training.
Applicants must be available to attend one mandatory training day on August 6, 7, or 8, 2026 (TBD) 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
Applicants must be able to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church and demonstrate a deep love for the faith. No formal teaching certification or experience is required, but candidates must pass a background check and attend mandatory training.
Market context
In Tennessee, substitute teacher openings often reflect steady school-day coverage needs, especially when districts need reliable classroom support on short notice. Roles can be competitive because employers look for candidates who are adaptable, comfortable managing a classroom, and able to meet basic credential and safety requirements; this posting also notes a high school diploma, daycare or preschool lead-teacher experience, and First Aid/CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your experience aligns with the physical demands and classroom expectations before applying.