About the role
We are seeking a part-time Substitute teacher to teach in a classical and Catholic classroom for 13 hours per week in Jacksonville, FL, on an as needed basis for the 2026-2027 academic year. The substitute is called as needed when staff are out sick, but the substitute can always decline if not available on a particular day.
About Regina Caeli Academy
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. Center hours are Mondays and Thursdays 8:45am - 3:15pm.
Role Overview
You do not need a teaching certification nor formal teaching experience to apply. We will teach you everything you need to know. The positions are hourly, and childcare/nursery is provided.
Desired Background
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).
Requirements
- Applicants must be able to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church and have a deep love for the Catholic faith
- 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
- All employees of Regina Caeli are required to have a clear background check
Ideal Qualifications
- Strong communication skills
- Good organization
- Timeliness
- Traditional view of the student/teacher relationship
- Curriculum and grading guidelines are provided
- Tutors are trained to provide instruction and classroom management according to RCA standards
Vacation and Schedule
Please see our Vacation and Holy Days here. No additional vacation days are given (accommodations made for sick days as needed).
Training Requirements
Applicants must be available to attend one mandatory training on August 10 or 11, 2026 (TBD) prior to working in the classroom (8am-5pm; no childcare provided, nursing babies always welcome).