Part Time Substitute Teacher - Pingree Grove, IL

Kokua Education•Pingree Grove, IL

18d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

Kokua Education is hiring part-time substitute teachers for the 2026–27 school year in the Chicago area, including Pingree Grove. Substitute teachers work in K–12 schools, covering teaching assignments and helping students see what is possible. Teachers can set their own schedules and work up to five days per week in assignments that interest them. The role may also include lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and test proctoring. Kokua offers support from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and may provide a pathway to permanent roles at high-performing 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. Applicants without a license will be guided through the online application process.
Confidence managing a classroom of students.
Willingness to commute to Chicago or current residence in the area.
Pass state and federal background checks.
Candidates currently on the CPS do-not-hire list cannot be hired.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom coverage and support students in K–12 schools.
Manage a classroom of students.
Step in where needed, including lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season.

Benefits

Pay up to $27 per hour, with weekly paychecks; rate depends on credentials and experience.
Employment paid via W-2.
Ability to set your own schedule and work up to five days per week.
Potential pathway to permanent roles at high-performing K–12 schools.
Choice of schools across the Chicago area.
Daily support from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
$50 referral bonus.
Paid sick days accrue after 6 months.
Reimbursement for substitute teaching license costs.
Background-check costs reimbursed after 10 assignments.