Catholic Nursery Caregiver

Regina Caeli Academy; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Regina Caeli Academy in Nashville, TN seeks a part-time Nursery Caregiver to support a classical Catholic classroom for 14 hours per week during the 2026-27 academic year. No teaching certification required; training provided.

The role involves childcare and assisting with classroom activities on Mondays and Thursdays from 8:15 am to 3:15 pm. Applicants must be able to lift 30 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• No teaching certification required; training will be provided.
• Experience with homeschooling or Catholic ministry is valued but not required.
• Comfort with classical or private-school settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a nursery during class sessions (14 hours/week).
• Prepare for classes at home and arrive ready to teach in a structured environment.
• Attend mandatory training day on Aug 6–8, 2026 (8am–5pm).

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Timeliness

Catholic faith

Job description

We are seeking part-time Nursery Caregivers to assist in a classical and Catholic classroom for 14 hours per week during the 2026-27 academic year at our center in Nashville, TN. 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).

Applicants must be able to lift at least 30 pounds on a frequent basis and be able to stand and walk for extended hours throughout the work day.

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 8:15 am - 3:15 pm. Tutors must be willing to prepare for classes at home and come to class prepared to teach in a highly structured environment.

Applicants must be available to attend one mandatory training day on August 6, 7, or 8, 2026 (TBD) (8am-5pm; no childcare provided, nursing babies always welcome).

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