Catholic Substitute Teacher
About The Position
Regina Caeli Academy is seeking a part-time substitute teacher for a classical, Catholic classroom at its center in Camas, Washington, near Portland, Oregon. The substitute is called in as needed when staff are sick and may decline an assignment when unavailable. The role is hourly and may involve up to 14 hours per week during the academic year. Regular classroom hours are Mondays and Thursdays, 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Regina Caeli Academy is a national classical homeschool academy in the Catholic tradition that offers instruction in a formal Socratic classroom setting. Certification and formal teaching experience are not required; training, curriculum, and grading guidelines are provided. Tutors receive training in instruction and classroom management according to RCA standards. Childcare and nursery are provided. Applicants must be living the Catholic faith day to day, have received the sacraments appropriate to their state in life, have a deep love for the Catholic faith, and be able to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church. All staff must complete a clear background check and RCA Safe Child training before teaching. No additional vacation days are given, though accommodations are made for sick days as needed; the posting also refers applicants to the academy’s vacation and holy-day schedule.
Requirements
- Must be living the Catholic faith day to day and have received the sacraments appropriate to their state in life.
- Must have a deep love for the Catholic faith and be able to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church.
- Must complete a clear background check and RCA Safe Child training before teaching.
- Strong communication skills, good organization, and timeliness.
- A traditional view of the student/teacher relationship.
- Availability for scheduled academic-year hours on Mondays and Thursdays, as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience homeschooling or working with homeschooled children.
- Experience in Catholic parish ministry or 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 regular staff are absent.
- Provide instruction and classroom management according to Regina Caeli Academy standards.
- Follow the provided curriculum and grading guidelines.
Benefits
- Childcare and nursery are provided.
- Curriculum and grading guidelines are provided.
- Tutors are trained in instruction and classroom management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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