Catholic Nursery/PK2 Caregiver

Regina Caeli Academy; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Regina Caeli Academy seeks a part-time caregiver for our Nursery/PK2 in a classical Catholic space in Austin, TX. The position is up to 14 hours per week for the 2026-2027 academic year, with no teaching certification or formal teaching experience required.

Training will be provided. Applicants must be able to lift 30 pounds, stand/walk for extended periods, and pass background checks including RCA Safe Child training.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Stand and walk for extended hours during shifts.
• Background check and RCA Safe Child training required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Nursery/PK2 activities in a classical Catholic setting.
• Support supervision and care during center hours on Mondays and Thursdays.
• Ensure a respectful, orderly environment aligned with RCA standards.

Skills

No teaching cert

No teaching exp

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).

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 8:30 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