Part-time Substitute Teacher - Up to $184 daily

Ready to make an impact in your community while getting paid? Become a substitute teacher with Kokua in Chicago, IL and help your local schools in solving the teacher shortage. 

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. 

Perks of substitute teaching: 

• Positively contribute to your community 


• Help to solve the teacher shortage crisis in America


• Add representation to the classroom (less than 10% of teachers are POC currently*) 


• Great working hours - typically 7am-3pm


• Flexible schedule - up to 5 days/week, allowing you to pursue other passions


• Autonomy: Choose the teaching assignments & locations you’re most excited about

With Kokua, you’ll get: 

• Pay up to $184 daily; range depends on credentials & exp


• A quick hiring process - receive an offer within 1 week of applying or less


• Reimbursement for substitute teaching license 


• 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 

You’ll need:

• 6 months experience working with students (tutoring, camps, volunteer and other experience counts!) 


• Confidence to manage a classroom of students


• Ability to pass state & federal background check 


• Fully COVID-19 vaccinated or willing to complete weekly testing


• Have reliable means of transportation 

Don’t feel like you meet all the requirements? Email us a quick note with your resume briefly explaining why you’d make a great substitute teacher! [email protected] 

About Kokua Education

Founded by a former teacher, Kokua has been connecting amazing individuals to K-12th substitute positions for over 11 years. We currently operate in five states, and serve 75+ schools across Chicago, building a growing community of dedicated substitute teachers who want to make a difference in students’ lives. We believe that proximity is power and one role model can change a life forever.

As our Hawaiian name says, Kokua is about coming together as a community and paving a pathway for youth for generations to come.

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*Source: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/12/10/americas-public-school-teachers-are-far-less-racially-and-ethnically-diverse-than-their-students/