Preschool Assistant

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

Job summary

Regina Caeli Academy in Austin, TX seeks a Catholic, part-time Preschool Assistant to support a classical preschool classroom for 13 hours per week. No teaching certification or formal teaching experience required; training will be provided.

Candidates should have basic computer skills (Google Suite preferred), be able to lift up to 30 pounds, and be prepared to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church.

Qualifications

• No teaching certification required.
• 13 hours per week in Austin, TX.
• Background check and RCA Safe Child training required.
• Must be living the Catholic faith with sacraments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a classical Catholic Preschool classroom.
• Prepare materials at home and come to class prepared to teach.
• Support teachers in classroom management.
• Protect and supervise children during activities.

Skills

Google Suite

Strong communication skills

Organization skills

Ability to lift 30 pounds

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

We are seeking a Catholic part-time Preschool Assistant to assist in a classical and Catholic Preschool classroom for 13 hours per week in our Austin, TX Center. You do not need a teaching certification nor formal teaching experience to apply. We will teach you everything you need to know. Standard computer skills - ideally with Google Suite or equivalent - a plus. 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). Standard computer skills -- ideally Google Suite or an equivalent -- a plus.

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 tutoring in a 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 9:00am - 3:30pm. Tutors must be willing to prepare for classes at home and come to class prepared to teach in a highly structured environment.

Applicants must complete mandatory training before working at the Center.

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