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Substitute Teacher - Northbrook, IL

Kokua Education•Northbrook, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kokua is seeking substitute teachers in the Northbrook area for the 2025-26 school year. The role involves making a positive impact in the community by connecting students with classroom role models and helping to address the teacher shortage. Kokua, meaning "to come together to fulfill a need" in Hawaiian, aims to empower students through dedicated substitute teachers. Founded by a former teacher, Kokua has been connecting talented individuals to K-12 schools for over 13 years, operating across the country and serving schools in Chicago. The company believes in the power of a single role model to change a student's life and is committed to building a diverse network of substitute teachers.

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

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
Manage a classroom of students

Benefits

Positively contribute to your community
Spark a love for learning with your students
Help solve the teacher shortage crisis in America
Flexible schedule - up to 5 days/week, allowing you to pursue other passions and fit substitute teaching into your life
Great working hours - typically 7:30 am-3:30 pm
Add representation to the classroom to help kids learn from your unique experiences
Autonomy - Choose the teaching assignments & locations you’re most excited about
Pay up to $27 hourly with weekly paychecks
A quick hiring process - receive an offer within 1 week of applying or less
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 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

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Part-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

1-10 employees

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