Catholic Substitute Teacher

Regina Caeli Academy•Brookfield, CT

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Regina Caeli Academy is seeking a part-time Substitute Teacher to teach in a classical and Catholic classroom at its Center in Brookfield, Connecticut, for up to 13 hours per week. The substitute is called as needed when staff are out sick and may decline assignments when unavailable. On-call hours are Mondays and Thursdays, 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The position is hourly, and childcare/nursery is provided. Regina Caeli Academy is a national classical homeschool academy in the Catholic tradition. Instruction takes place in a formal Socratic classroom setting on Mondays and Thursdays. No teaching certification or formal teaching experience is required; training is provided. Curriculum and grading guidelines are supplied, and tutors are trained in instruction and classroom management according to RCA standards. Applicants must be able to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church and have a deep love for the Catholic faith. They must be living the Catholic faith day to day, including having received the sacraments appropriate to their state in life. All employees must have a clear background check, and staff complete RCA Safe Child training before teaching. No additional vacation days are provided; accommodations are made for sick days as needed.

Requirements

Able to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church.
Deep love for the Catholic faith and living the Catholic faith day to day.
Have received the sacraments appropriate to one's state in life.
Clear background check.
Strong communication skills, organization, and timeliness.
Traditional view of the student/teacher relationship.

Nice To Haves

Experience homeschooling or working with homeschool children.
Experience in Catholic parish ministry.
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 when staff are out sick.
Provide instruction and classroom management according to Regina Caeli Academy standards.
Follow the provided curriculum and grading guidelines.
Be available on call Mondays and Thursdays from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.; assignments may be declined when unavailable.
Complete a background check and RCA Safe Child training before teaching.