Regina Caeli Academy·Eldersburg, Maryland
The teacher is responsible for providing instruction in a formal Socratic classroom setting for 5th-grade students. They must prepare for classes at home and maintain a highly structured environment according to RCA standards.
We are seeking a Catholic part-time 5th Grade 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).
Standard computer skills - ideally with Google Suite or an equivalent - a plus.
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 mandatory training on August 3, 4, and 6, 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
Applicants must be practicing Catholics capable of signing an Oath of Fidelity to the Church and possess a deep love for the faith. No formal teaching certification or experience is required, but candidates must pass a background check and complete safety training.
Market context
Catholic elementary teaching roles in Maryland are often shaped by parish and school community needs, with demand strongest for candidates who can support faith formation alongside classroom instruction. This role is competitive because applicants must be practicing Catholics, able to sign an Oath of Fidelity, and complete background and Safe Child training; the listed childcare/nursery benefit may also matter to family-focused candidates. Before applying, confirm your sacramental status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time against the original posting.