Substitute Teacher - Northbrook, IL

Kokua Education • Northbrook, IL

18h • $20 - $27 • 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
• Cannot 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

• Manage a classroom of students
• Create powerful moments that shift students’ perception of what’s possible
• Connect students with classroom role models
• Empower students to be their best

Benefits

• Pay up to $27 hourly with weekly paychecks
• Reimbursement for substitute teaching license
• Accrue paid sick days after 6 months
• 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

What This Job Offers

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