Catholic Nursery Caregiver

Regina Caeli Academy; Mechanicsburg (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Regina Caeli Academy in Mechanicsburg, PA, seeks a part-time caregiver for our classical Catholic Nursery for the 2026-2027 year. No teaching certification required; training will be provided.

The role emphasizes caring for homeschool or parish-connected families, with classes on Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 am–3:30 pm, in a structured Socratic classroom. Applicants must embrace the Catholic faith and be prepared to sign the Oath of Fidelity; background checks and Safe Child training are

Qualifications

• Must be living the Catholic faith day-to-day.
• Experience with homeschooling or catechism is a plus.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and classroom management guidelines.
• Willingness to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a classical Catholic nursery setting.
• Prepare for classes at home and come prepared to teach.
• Follow RCA lesson plans and maintain a highly structured environment.
• Uphold RCA standards and complete background check and Safe Child training before teaching.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Organization

Punctuality

Job description

We are seeking a part-time caregiver in our classical and Catholic Nursery 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 8:30 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.