Catholic 2nd grade Teacher
About The Position
Regina Caeli Academy is seeking a part-time 2nd grade teacher to teach in a classical and Catholic classroom for 13 hours per week during the 2026-27 academic year at our center in the Chicago-land area, located in Lemont, IL. The 2nd grade class is self contained and teachers teach all subjects. 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 8:45am-3:15pm. Lesson plans and curriculum are provided for you. Teachers 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 5, 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.
Requirements
- Must be able to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church.
- Must have a deep love for the Catholic faith.
- Must be living the Catholic faith day-to-day, including having received all the sacraments appropriate to his or her state in life.
- Must complete a background check.
- Must complete RCA Safe Child training prior to teaching.
- Must be available to attend mandatory training on August 3, 4, and 5, 2026.
- Strong communication skills.
- Good organization.
- Timeliness.
- A traditional view of the student/teacher relationship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience homeschooling or working with homeschool children.
- Ministry in your Catholic parish.
- Teaching Religious Education or Catechism classes.
- Teaching your own children.
- Teaching in a classical or private school.
Responsibilities
- Teach all subjects in a self-contained 2nd grade class.
- Provide instruction and classroom management according to RCA standards.
- Prepare for classes at home.
- Teach in a highly structured environment.
Benefits
- Childcare/nursery is provided.
- Accommodations made for sick days as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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