Catholic Kindergarten Teacher

Regina Caeli Academy; Brookfield (CT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare/nursery provided

Job summary

Regina Caeli Academy in Brookfield, CT, is seeking a part-time Kindergarten teacher. The ideal candidate will teach in a classical and Catholic classroom setting, bringing experience from homeschooling, ministry, or religious education.

The position offers a structured curriculum without the need for formal teaching certification. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills while embodying a living Catholic faith. Mandatory training will be conducted in August 2026.

Qualifications

• No teaching certification or formal experience is required.
• Experience in homeschooling or teaching Catholic education is preferred.
• Ability to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church.

Responsibilities

• Teach the Kindergarten curriculum in a structured environment.
• Prepare and arrive fully prepared to teach.
• Implement RCA grading and curriculum guidelines.
• Provide classroom management per RCA standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good organization

Timeliness

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a part-time Kindergarten teacher to teach in a classical and Catholic classroom at our center in Brookfield, CT. You do not need a teaching certification nor formal teaching experience to apply. 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).

About the Academy

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 position is 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).

Responsibilities

• Teach the Kindergarten curriculum in a highly structured classroom environment.
• Prepare for classes at home and arrive fully prepared to teach.
• Implement the RCA grading and curriculum guidelines.
• Provide classroom management in accordance with RCA standards.

Qualifications

• No teaching certification or formal experience required.
• Experience homeschooling, working with homeschool children, or teaching Catholic religious education is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, good organization, and timeliness.
• Traditional view of the student/teacher relationship and a living Catholic faith day-to-day, having received all appropriate sacraments.
• Ability to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church.

Training & Schedule

• Hours: Mondays and Thursdays 8:30 am - 3:15 pm.
• Mandatory training days on August 10, 11, and 12, 2026 (8 am‑5 pm). Childcare is not provided during training, but nursing infants are welcome.
• All staff complete a background check and RCA Safe Child training prior to teaching.

Additional Requirements

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