Catholic 5th Grade Teacher

Regina Caeli Academy • Camas, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Regina Caeli Academy is seeking a part-time 5th grade teacher to teach in a classical and Catholic classroom for 13-14 hours per week. The 5th grade class is self-contained, meaning teachers teach all subjects. In addition, teachers will assist or lead 1-2 specials such as art, music, PE, and drama. Regina Caeli Academy is a classical homeschool academy in the Catholic tradition, offering instruction in a formal Socratic classroom setting on Mondays and Thursdays. The positions are hourly, and complimentary childcare/nursery is provided. All staff are expected to be present for all RCA days, though sick days are offered. 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, and tutors are trained to provide instruction and classroom management according to RCA standards. The ideal applicant will possess 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 appropriate sacraments. All staff complete a background check and RCA Safe Child training prior to teaching. Additionally, staff members are required to have completed Safe and Sacred training through the diocese, with assistance provided if needed. Teachers must be willing to prepare for classes at home and teach in a highly structured environment. Three mandatory training days are scheduled for August 11, 12, and 13, 2026.

Requirements

• Ability to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church.
• Deep love for the Catholic faith.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good organization.
• Timeliness.
• A traditional view of the student/teacher relationship.
• 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.
• Must complete Safe and Sacred training through the diocese (or be assisted in doing so).

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 to a self-contained 5th-grade class.
• Assist or lead 1-2 specials (art, music, PE, and drama).
• Provide instruction and classroom management according to RCA standards.
• Prepare for classes at home.
• Teach in a highly structured environment.

Benefits

• Complimentary childcare/nursery.
• Sick days.

What This Job Offers

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