Catholic Nursery/PK2 Caregiver

Regina Caeli Academy; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Regina Caeli Academy in Austin, TX is seeking a part-time Caregiver for our Nursery/PK2 in a classical Catholic space for up to 14 hours per week during the 2026-2027 academic year.

No teaching certification is required; training is provided. Ideal candidates may have experience homeschooling, parish ministry, or teaching Catholic education. Hours are Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, with a background check and RCA Safe Child training.

Qualifications

• No teaching certification required; we will train you.
• Experience homeschooling or working with homeschool children, ministry in a Catholic parish, or teaching Catechism is welcome but not required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to live the Catholic faith day-to-day and participate in RCA standards.

Responsibilities

• Care for children in Nursery/PK2 in a classical Catholic space.
• Assist with daily routines and classroom management under RCA guidance.
• Support a faith-based learning environment and adhere to RCA standards.
• Complete background check and RCA Safe Child training prior to teaching.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Timeliness

Catholic faith life

Job description

We are seeking a part-time Caregiver in our Nursery/PK2 in a classical and Catholic space for up to 14 hours per week at our center in Austin, TX for the 2026-2027 academic year. 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 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.

Applicants must be available to attend one staff training day on August 4, 5, or 6 (TBD) (8 am - 5 pm, no childcare provided for training but nursing infants are welcome).

Applicants must be able to complete staff training videos/assessments.

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