Regina Caeli Academy·Lapeer, Michigan
The assistant will support the lead teacher in a classical and Catholic preschool classroom setting. Responsibilities include following provided lesson plans, managing the classroom, and ensuring a structured learning environment.
Regina Caeli Academy is seeking a part-time assistant to assist in classical and Catholic Preschool 3/4 classroom for up to 14 hours per week at our center in Lapeer, Michigan.
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.
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 one mandatory training day on August 10, 11, or 12, 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.
Market context
In Michigan, Catholic preschool assistant roles are often filled by candidates who can support faith-based early childhood routines and work within parish or school communities. These positions can be competitive because employers look for practicing Catholics who can sign an Oath of Fidelity, pass a background check, and bring experience with homeschooling or parish ministry. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, then confirm your ability to meet the faith and screening criteria before applying.