Ready to make an impact in your community while getting paid? Become a substitute teacher with Kokua in Chicago, IL and help your local schools in solving the teacher shortage.
In case you’re wondering, it’s pronounced Koh-KOO-ah. In Hawaiian, Kokua means to come together to fulfill a need and we’re excited to have you join us in connecting students with classroom role models who can empower them to be their best.
Perks of substitute teaching:
- Positively contribute to your community
- Help to solve the teacher shortage crisis in America
- Add representation to the classroom
- Great working hours - typically 7:30 am-3:30 pm
- Flexible schedule - up to 5 days/week, allowing you to pursue other passions
- Autonomy: Choose the teaching assignments & locations you’re most excited about
With Kokua, you’ll get:
- Pay up to $200 daily; range depends on credentials & experience
- A quick hiring process - receive an offer within 1 week of applying or less
- Reimbursement for substitute teaching license
- Get your foot in the door for full-time teaching positions at top rated schools
- Extra $$$ when you take selected shifts
- A $50 referral bonus when you refer your friends
- A W-2 meaning no fussing with taxes at year end
- A team of supportive & caring individuals to help your journey into teaching
You’ll need:
- 6 months experience working with students (tutoring, camps, volunteer and other experience counts!)
- Associate's Degree (or 60+ credit hours) or higher
- Residence in or willingness to commute to Chicago
- Confidence to manage a classroom of students
- Ability to pass state & federal background check
- Please note: there is an out-of-pocket fee to obtain the background check, but Kokua will reimburse for this after teaching 10 days in the classroom.
- Fully COVID-19 vaccinated or willing to complete weekly testing
- Have reliable means of transportation
As a note, we cannot hire candidates who are currently on the CPS do not hire list.
About Kokua Education
Founded by a former teacher, Kokua has been connecting amazing individuals to K-12th substitute positions for over 11 years. We currently operate in five states, and serve 75+ schools across Chicago, building a growing community of dedicated substitute teachers who want to make a difference in students’ lives. We believe that proximity is power and one role model can change a life forever.
As our Hawaiian name says, Kokua is about coming together as a community and paving a pathway for youth for generations to come.