Catholic Elementary School Teacher

Regina Caeli Academy; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Regina Caeli Academy is seeking a part-time elementary school teacher for 2nd Grade in a classical Catholic classroom at our Mechanicsburg, PA location for the 2026-2027 academic year. No teaching certification or formal experience is required; RCA will provide training.

Background checks and Safe Child training are required. Hours are Mondays and Thursdays, 8:45 am to 3:30 pm, with an emphasis on a structured, faith-centered learning environment.

Qualifications

• No teaching certification or formal teaching experience required.
• Background check and RCA Safe Child training required.
• Must be living the Catholic faith day-to-day and have received the sacraments appropriate to state in life.
• Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church required.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2nd Grade in a part-time classical Catholic classroom in Mechanicsburg, PA.
• Follow and implement RCA lesson plans; come prepared to teach in a highly structured environment.
• Class runs on Mondays and Thursdays, 8:45 am–3:30 pm; prepare at home as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Timeliness

Catholic faith

Job description

We are seeking part-time elementary school teachers to teach 2nd Grade in a classical and Catholic classroom at our location in Mechanicsburg, PA for the 2026-2027 academic year. You do not need a teaching certification or 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).

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. Please see our Vacation and Holy Days here. No additional vacation days are given (accommodations 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 and grading guidelines are provided. Tutors are trained to provide instruction and classroom management according to RCA standards. The ideal applicant will 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.

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

Hours are Mondays and Thursdays between 8:45 am - 3:30 pm. Tutors must be willing to prepare for classes at home, follow and implement our lesson plans and come to class prepared to teach in a highly structured environment.

All employees of Regina Caeli are required to have a clear background check