Catholic 2nd grade Teacher

Regina Caeli Academy • Lemont, IL

3d • Onsite

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. 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. 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. 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. 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 be available to attend mandatory training on August 3, 4, and 5, 2026.
• Must have a clear background check.
• Must complete RCA Safe Child training prior to teaching.

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.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good organization.
• Timeliness.
• A traditional view of the student/teacher relationship.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subjects to 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed