Catholic Nursery/PK2 Assistant

Regina Caeli Academy; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Regina Caeli Academy in Sterling Heights, Michigan is seeking a part-time Catholic assistant for the Nursery and PK2 room. The role requires a commitment to the Catholic faith and strong communication skills to support the classroom environment.

The position involves assisting during scheduled hours, preparing for classes at home, and attending mandatory training sessions. Experience with homeschooling is a plus but not required. Training and curriculum support will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience homeschooling or working with homeschool children is beneficial.
• Must be able to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church.
• Strong commitment to living the Catholic faith.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Nursery and PK2 room on Mondays and Thursdays.
• Prepare for classes at home and teach in a structured environment.
• Complete background check and training prior to teaching.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good organization

Timeliness

Job description

We are seeking a part-time Catholic assistant for our Nursery and PK2 room for up to 15 hours per week during the 2026-27 academic year at our center in Sterling Heights, Michigan. 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 8:15 am - 3:30 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 7, 8, or 11, 2026 (TBD) prior to working in the classroom (8am-5pm; no childcare provided, nursing babies always welcome).

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