Catholic Nursery Caregiver

Regina Caeli Academy; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Regina Caeli Academy in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking a part-time caregiver for our Catholic, classical Nursery for the 2026-2027 academic year. No teaching certification is required; training will be provided. The role may suit those with homeschooling or parish ministry experience and a strong Catholic faith.

Hours are Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. Background checks and RCA Safe Child training are required before teaching.

Qualifications

• Applicants must sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church.
• Background check and RCA Safe Child training required.
• Experience with homeschooling or Catholic ministry preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for classes at home and teach in a highly structured environment.
• Follow and implement RCA lesson plans and classroom guidelines.
• Complete required background checks prior to teaching.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Timeliness

Catholic faith commitment

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.

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