Kindergarten Teacher

We are seeking a part-timeKindergarten teacher to teach in a classical and Catholic classroom for 12 hours per week at our location near Portland, in Washougal, Washington. You do not need a teaching certification nor formal teaching experience to apply. We will teach you everything you need to know.

The right applicant may have experience homeschooling or working with homeschool children, ministry in your Catholic parish, teaching Religious Education or Catechism classes, teaching your own children, or perhaps teaching in a classical or private school (although not required). The ideal applicant will also have strong communication skills, good organization, timeliness, a traditional view of the student/teacher relationship, and must be living the Catholic faith day-to-day, including having received all the sacraments appropriate to his or her state in life.

Regina Caeli Academy (www.rcahybrid.org), is a classical homeschool academy in the Catholic tradition. RCA is a national organization that offers tutoring in a Socratic classroom setting on Mondays and Thursdays. To learn more about our program visit our website at www.rcahybrid.org. The positions are hourly, and complimentary childcare/nursery is provided for children up to 2 years old. Please see our Vacation and Holy Days here. No additional vacation days are given (although accommodations are made for sick days as needed).

Applicants must be able to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church and have a deep love for the Catholic faith. Curriculum guidelines are provided. Tutors are trained to provide instruction and classroom management according to RCA standards.

All staff complete a background check and RCA Safe Child training prior to teaching at Regina Caeli Academy.

Hours are Mondays and Thursdays 9:00am - 3:00pm. Tutors must be willing to prepare for classes at home and come to class prepared to teach in a highly structured environment.