Regina Caeli Academy·Eldersburg, Maryland
The substitute teacher will provide instruction in a formal Socratic classroom setting following provided curriculum and grading guidelines. They are responsible for classroom management and preparing for classes at home to ensure a structured learning environment.
We are seeking a Catholic part-time Substitute teacher to teach in a classical and Catholic classroom at our center in Sykesville, MD.
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 9:25 am - 4:00 pm.
Tutors 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 one mandatory training day on August 3, 4, or 6, 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 complete Safe Child training.
Market context
In Maryland, substitute teacher openings often reflect ongoing day-to-day coverage needs in elementary schools, so districts may move quickly when they find qualified candidates. This role is competitive because preferred qualifications include an Elementary Education degree, current MSDE certification, child development knowledge, and elementary classroom experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certification status and highlight any recent elementary teaching or supervision experience in your application.