Catholic Substitute Teacher

We are seeking a part-time Substitute Teacher to teach in a classical and Catholic classroom for up to 14 hours per week at the center near Portland, Oregon in Camas, Washington. The substitute is called as needed when staff are out sick, but the substitute can always decline if not available on a particular day.

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). The ideal applicant will also 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.

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 (although accommodations are 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. To learn more about our program, visit our website at www.rcahybrid.org.

All staff complete a background check and RCA Safe Child training prior to teaching at Regina Caeli Academy.

Hours are Mondays and Thursdays 8:45am - 3:15pm during the academic year.

Applicants must be available to attend one mandatory training day on August 11, 12, or 13, 2026 (TBD) prior to working in the classroom (8am-5pm; no childcare provided, nursing babies always welcome).

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