Substitute Teacher - Rockford, IL

Kokua Education•Rockford, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kokua Education is hiring substitute teachers to work in K-12 schools in and around Rockford, Illinois, for the 2026-27 school year. Substitute teachers set their own schedule and may work up to five days per week in teaching assignments they choose. The role includes covering lesson plans and serving as a positive role model who supports students’ learning and helps them see new possibilities. Assignments may also involve lunch or recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season. Kokua offers daily support from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and candidates may begin the interview process immediately. The position pays up to $27 per hour, with weekly paychecks; the range depends on credentials and experience. Employees are paid via W-2. Kokua describes a path to permanent roles at high-performing K-12 schools.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience working with students in any setting, such as a classroom, tutoring, or coaching.
An associate degree or at least 60 credit hours.
An Illinois Substitute Teaching License or Paraprofessional license; candidates without a license may apply for one with Kokua's assistance.
Confidence managing a classroom of students.
Willingness to step in where needed, including supervision, tutoring, and proctoring duties.
Ability to pass state and federal background checks; costs are reimbursed after 10 assignments.
Current residence in Rockford or willingness to commute there.
Candidates currently on the CPS do not hire list cannot be hired.

Responsibilities

Cover lesson plans and teach students in K-12 school assignments.
Manage a classroom of students.
Step in where needed, including lunch or recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season.
Serve as a positive role model and help students learn.

Benefits

Earn up to $27 per hour, depending on credentials and experience, with weekly paychecks.
Paid via W-2.
Set your own schedule and work up to five days per week.
An offer within one week of applying, according to the posting.
Potential path to permanent roles at high-performing K-12 schools.
Choose from K-12 schools across the Chicago area.
Daily support from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
$50 referral bonus for referring friends.
Accrue paid sick days after six months.
Reimbursement for substitute teaching license costs.
Background-check costs reimbursed after 10 assignments.