Substitute Teacher - Up to $27 hourly - Cicero, IL

Kokua Education • Cicero, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kokua is seeking Substitute Teachers for the 2025-26 school year in Cicero and the surrounding Chicago area. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community by connecting students with classroom role models and empowering them to be their best. The position provides a flexible schedule, good working hours, and the chance to add representation to the classroom through unique experiences. Kokua has been connecting individuals to K-12 schools for over 13 years and operates in schools across the country, including Chicago.

Requirements

• 6 months experience working with students (tutoring, camps, volunteer and other experience counts!).
• Associate's Degree (or 60+ credit hours) or higher.
• Current residence in or willingness to commute to Chicago.
• IL Substitute Teaching License or Paraprofessional license.
• Confidence to manage a classroom of students.
• Ability to pass state & federal background check.
• Have reliable means of transportation.
• Not be on the CPS do not hire list.

Nice To Haves

• Get your foot in the door for full-time teaching positions at top rated schools.

Responsibilities

• Positively contribute to your community by sparking a love for learning with students.
• Help solve the teacher shortage crisis in America.
• Add representation to the classroom to help kids learn from your unique experiences.
• Manage a classroom of students.
• Choose the teaching assignments and locations you're most excited about.

Benefits

• Pay up to $27 hourly with weekly paychecks.
• Reimbursement for substitute teaching license.
• Accrue paid sick days after 6 months.
• Extra pay 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.
• Reimbursement for out of pocket costs for background check after teaching 10 days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree