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We are seeking a part-time Preschool Assistant to help in a classical and Catholic Nursery/Preschool room for the 2025-2026 academic year for 13-14 hours per week at our center near Chicago in Lemont, IL. 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 working with babies or young 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 ( 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. 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 one day of mandatory staff training on August 11, 12, or 13, 2025. Hours are 8:45am-3:15pm during the academic year. All employees of Regina Caeli are required to have a clear background check For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

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