What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catholic 5th Grade Teacher position at Regina Caeli Academy?
Regina Caeli Academy is seeking a part-time 5th grade teacher to teach in a classical and Catholic classroom for 13-14 hours per week at our center in Camas, WA. Training and classes begin in August of 2026.
The 5th grade class is self contained and teachers teach all subjects. In addition, teachers assist or lead 1-2 specials (art, music, PE, and drama). 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 complimentary childcare/nursery is provided. There are no personal days and/or vacation days. All staff are expected to be at the center for all RCA days. (We do offer sick days).
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. Additionally, staff members are required to have completed Safe and Sacred training through the diocese. If you have not already completed this, we will assist you in doing so.
Hours are Mondays and Thursdays 8:45am-3:15pm. Lesson plans and curriculum are provided for you. Depending on the date of hire, there may be an opportunity to shadow the current teacher prior to taking over. Teachers must be willing to prepare for classes at home and come to class prepared to teach in a highly structured environment. The successful candidate will be required to attend three mandatory training days on August 11, 12, and 13, 2026.
All employees of Regina Caeli are required to have a clear background check
Salary : $17 - $21