Substitute Teacher - Northbrook, IL

Kokua Education • Northbrook, IL

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Ready to make an impact in your community while getting paid? Become a substitute teacher with Kokua in the Northbrook area and create powerful moments that shift students’ perception of what’s possible. We are now accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year, and you can start the interview process immediately! 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.

Requirements

• 6 months experience working with students (tutoring, camps, volunteer and other experience counts!)
• Associate's Degree (or 60+ credit hours) or higher
• Willingness to commute to Northbrook for teaching assignments
• 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 currently on the CPS do not hire list

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Pay up to $27 hourly with weekly paychecks
• Reimbursement for substitute teaching license
• Accrue paid sick days after 6 months
• 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
• A W-2 meaning no fussing with taxes at year end
• A team of supportive & caring individuals to help your journey into teaching

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree