Catholic Nursery/PK2 Caregiver
About The Position
Regina Caeli Academy (www.rcahybrid.org) is seeking a part-time Catholic Nursery/PK2 caregiver for the 2026-2027 academic year. This position is for 14 hours per week at our center near Chicago in Lemont, IL. While a teaching certification or formal teaching experience is not required, the ideal candidate will have a deep love for the Catholic faith and be able to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church. Regina Caeli Academy is a classical homeschool academy in the Catholic tradition, offering instruction in a formal Socratic classroom setting on Mondays and Thursdays. Tutors are trained to provide instruction and classroom management according to RCA standards. All staff complete a background check and mandatory staff training.
Requirements
- Ability to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church.
- Deep love for the Catholic faith.
- Living the Catholic faith day-to-day, including having received all the sacraments appropriate to his or her state in life.
- Strong communication skills.
- Good organization.
- Timeliness.
- A traditional view of the student/teacher relationship.
- Must be available to attend one mandatory training day on August 3, 4, or 5, 2026 (TBD) prior to working in the classroom (8am-5pm).
- Must have a clear background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with babies or young children.
- Ministry in your Catholic parish.
- Teaching Religious Education or Catechism classes.
- Teaching your own children.
- Teaching in a classical or private school.
Responsibilities
- Provide care for nursery/PK2 children.
- Provide instruction and classroom management according to RCA standards.
- Complete a background check.
- Attend mandatory staff training.
Benefits
- Childcare/nursery is provided.
- Curriculum and grading guidelines are provided.
- Tutors are trained to provide instruction and classroom management according to RCA standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
