Preschool Teacher

We are hiring at Regina Caeli Regina Caeli Academy (www.rcahybrid.org), a classical homeschool hybrid, seeks classroom teachers for PK3, PK4 and Kindergarten at our new location near Chicago in the Lemont, IL area.

Regina Caeli Academy is an accredited PreK-12 Classical homeschool hybrid academy for Catholic families, located in cities across the US. Our program provides a timeless, content rich-curriculum in the classical method, with instruction in morality and virtuous living. We provide in-classroom lessons two times a week and in-home lesson plans that support parents the other three days a week. Our students are immersed in a community of like-minded teachers who model virtuous living and the pursuit of intellectual and heavenly achievement.

This position is for a part-time Preschool teacher. Tutors will be expected to follow the lesson plans provided by Regina Caeli, lead engaging lessons, effectively manage a classroom of students, and communicate professionally with administrators and parents.

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).

As a national organization, RCA offers tutoring in a Socratic classroom setting on Mondays and Thursdays. The positions are hourly, and childcare is provided. Please see our Vacation and Holy Days here. No additional vacation days 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 focus on providing instruction and formation according to RCA standards.

All staff complete a background check and Safe Child training prior to teaching at Regina Caeli Academy.

Hours are Mondays and Thursdays 8:45am - 3:00pm.

Applicants must be available to complete 3 days of mandatory training during the first two weeks of August (dates TBD).