Catholic Nursery/PK2 Caregiver

Regina Caeli Academy • Lemont, IL

14h • Onsite

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 role involves 14 hours per week at our center near Chicago in Lemont, IL. While a teaching certification or formal teaching experience is not required, we are looking for individuals with a deep love for the Catholic faith and the ability to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church. The academy is a classical homeschool program in the Catholic tradition, offering instruction in a formal Socratic classroom setting on Mondays and Thursdays. Childcare/nursery is provided for employees, and curriculum and grading guidelines will be supplied. Tutors will receive training on instruction and classroom management according to RCA standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, good organization, punctuality, a traditional view of the student/teacher relationship, and must be actively living the Catholic faith, including having received all appropriate sacraments. All staff are required to complete a background check and mandatory staff training. Hours are 8:15 am - 3:15 pm during the academic year. A mandatory training day will be held on August 3, 4, or 5, 2026 (TBD), from 8 am to 5 pm, with no childcare provided (nursing babies are welcome).

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 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 complete a 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.
• Instruct and manage the classroom according to RCA standards.
• Adhere to provided curriculum and grading guidelines.
• Live the Catholic faith day-to-day.

Benefits

• Childcare/nursery is provided.
• Curriculum and grading guidelines are provided.
• Tutors are trained to provide instruction and classroom management according to RCA standards.

What This Job Offers

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