Catholic Substitute Teacher

Regina Caeli Academy•Eldersburg, MD

6d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Regina Caeli Academy is seeking a part-time Catholic Substitute Teacher for its classical and Catholic classroom in Sykesville, Maryland. The academy is a national classical homeschool organization that provides instruction in a formal Socratic classroom setting on Mondays and Thursdays. Teaching certification and formal teaching experience are not required; training, curriculum, and grading guidelines are provided. Tutors are trained to deliver instruction and manage classrooms according to RCA standards. The teacher must be able to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church, have a deep love for the Catholic faith, and live the faith day-to-day, including having received the sacraments appropriate to their state in life. The ideal applicant has strong communication and organizational skills, is timely, and holds a traditional view of the student-teacher relationship. Staff must complete a clear background check and RCA Safe Child training before teaching. The position is hourly, and childcare/nursery is provided. Teachers work Mondays and Thursdays from 9:25 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and must prepare for classes at home and arrive ready to teach in a highly structured environment. No additional vacation days are given; accommodations are made for sick days as needed.

Requirements

Able to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church and have a deep love for the Catholic faith.
Living the Catholic faith day-to-day, including having received all sacraments appropriate to the person's state in life.
Strong communication skills, good organization, and timeliness.
A traditional view of the student/teacher relationship.
Complete a clear background check and RCA Safe Child training before teaching.
Available Mondays and Thursdays from 9:25 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Willing to prepare for classes at home.
Teaching certification and formal teaching experience are not required.

Nice To Haves

Experience homeschooling or working with homeschool children.
Experience in ministry in a Catholic parish.
Experience teaching Religious Education or Catechism classes.
Experience teaching one's own children.
Experience teaching in a classical or private school.

Responsibilities

Teach in a classical and Catholic classroom in a formal Socratic setting.
Prepare for classes at home and arrive prepared to teach in a highly structured environment.
Follow RCA curriculum, grading guidelines, instruction standards, and classroom-management practices.