Catholic Kindergarten Assistant

Regina Caeli Academy • Overland Park, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a part-time Catholic Kindergarten Assistant to assist in the Kindergarten classroom in a classical and Catholic program for the 2026-2027 academic year. The position is 13 hours per week at our center near Kansas City in Overland Park, Kansas. Regina Caeli Academy (www.rcahybrid.org), is a classical homeschool academy in the Catholic tradition. RCA is a national organization that offers instruction in a formal Socratic classroom setting on Mondays and Thursdays. The positions are hourly, and childcare/nursery is provided. 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 classroom guidelines are provided. Tutors are trained to provide instruction and classroom management according to RCA standards using principals based on the methods of St. John Bosco. All staff complete a background check and RCA Safe Child training before teaching at Regina Caeli Academy.

Requirements

• Must be able to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church.
• Must have a deep love for the Catholic faith.
• 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 be available to attend one mandatory training day on August 12, 13, or 14, 2026 (TBD) prior to working in the classroom (8am-5pm).

Nice To Haves

• Experience caring for young children.
• Ministry in your Catholic parish.
• Teaching Religious Education or Catechism classes.
• Teaching your own children.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good organization.
• Timeliness.
• A traditional view of the student/teacher relationship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Kindergarten classroom.
• Provide a safe and joyful environment for children.
• Work as a team with the lead teacher.

Benefits

• Childcare/nursery is provided.
• Accommodations made for sick days as needed.

What This Job Offers

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