Catholic Nursery Caregiver

About the role

We are seeking a part-time Nursery Caregiver to care for children ages infant through two-years old in a classical and Catholic Nursery space for 14 hours per week near Kansas City in Overland Park, Kansas. You do not need a teaching certification nor formal teaching experience to apply. We will teach you everything you need to know.

Responsibilities

• Care for children ages infant through two-years old in a classical and Catholic Nursery space
• Prepare for classes at home and come to class prepared to work in a highly structured environment
• Provide care according to RCA standards

Requirements

• Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds on a frequent basis
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended hours throughout the work day
• Must be able to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church
• Must 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
• Must complete a background check and RCA Safe Child training prior to teaching
• All employees of Regina Caeli are required to have a clear background check

Qualifications

• Experience homeschooling or working with homeschool children
• Ministry in your Catholic parish
• Teaching Religious Education or Catechism classes
• Teaching your own children
• Teaching in a classical or private school (although not required)
• Strong communication skills
• Good organization
• Timeliness
• A traditional view of the student/teacher relationship

Schedule

• Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30am – 3:30pm
• 14 hours per week

Pay & benefits

• Hourly position
• Childcare/nursery is provided
• Vacation and Holy Days observed per RCA calendar (no additional vacation days given; accommodations made for sick days as needed)

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.