Catholic Elementary Teacher

Regina Caeli Academy; Tennessee; On-site; USD 269,000 - 448,000; Part time

Job summary

Regina Caeli Academy in Nashville, TN seeks a part-time 2nd Grade Teacher for approximately 13-14 hours per week in a classical Catholic classroom for the 2026-2027 academic year.

No teaching certification or formal experience is required; RCA provides training. The role emphasizes structured, Socratic instruction with a focus on Catholic faith and values, Mondays and Thursdays schedule, and classroom management within a supportive parish community.

Qualifications

• No teaching certification required.
• Background check and RCA Safe Child training required.
• Experience with homeschooling or Catholic ministry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2nd grade in a classical Catholic classroom on Mondays and Thursdays (approx. 13–14 hours per week).
• Prepare lessons at home and teach in a highly structured environment.
• Maintain Catholic values and classroom management in line with RCA standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Good organization

Timeliness

Catholic faith living

Job description

We are seeking a part-time 2nd Grade Teacher to teach in a classical and Catholic classroom for approximately 13-14 hours per week in Nashville, TN for the 2026-2027 academic year. 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).

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 8:45am - 3:15pm. Tutors must be willing to prepare for classes at home 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