Regina Caeli Academy·Overland Park, Kansas
The substitute teacher will provide instruction in a classical and Catholic classroom setting on an as-needed basis. 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 14 hours per week near Kansas City in Overland Park, Kansas.
The substitute is called as needed when staff are out sick, but the substitute can always decline if not available on a particular day.
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 9:00am - 3:30pm.
Applicants must be available to attend one mandatory training day on August 12, 13, or 14, 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 safety training.
Market context
In Kansas, substitute teacher roles are often in demand when schools need flexible coverage for absences and short-term staffing gaps. This role is competitive because it requires practicing Catholics who can sign an Oath of Fidelity and pass a background check, while formal teaching certification is not required; homeschooling or ministry experience can help. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to confirm fit quickly, then prepare to document your Catholic practice and background-check readiness.