Long-term Early Childhood Substitute Teacher - Up to $27/hour - Kokua Education

Ready to make an impact in your community while getting paid? Become an early childhood substitute teacher with Kokua in Chicago, IL and create powerful moments that shift students' perception of what's possible. 

We are currently hiring for a long-term early childhood substitute teacher to support one of our partner schools in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood of Chicago. This position allows you to teach 5 days/week at the same school.

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 - spark a love for learning with your students
• Help to solve the teacher shortage crisis in America
• Teach 5 days/week at the same school for the full year
• Great working hours - typically 8:00 - 5:00 pm 
• Add representation to the classroom to help kids learn from your unique experiences 

With Kokua, you'll get: 

• Earn up to $27/hour with weekly paychecks; range depends on credentials & experience
• 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
• 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!) 
• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education 
• IL Substitute Teaching License  
  • Don't have your license yet? No worries! We'll walk you through the quick online application process, and reimburse you for out of pocket costs once you start teaching
• Current residence in or willingness to commute to Chicago, specifically the Ukrainian Village neighborhood
• Confidence to manage a classroom of students ages 1 to 3
• Ability to pass state & federal background check 
  • Please note: there is an out-of-pocket fee to obtain the background check, but Kokua will reimburse for this after teaching 10 days in the classroom.
• Have reliable means of transportation 

About Kokua Education

Founded by a former teacher, Kokua has been connecting amazing individuals to K-12th substitute teaching positions for over 12 years. We currently operate in schools across the country, and serve schools across Chicago, building a growing community of dedicated substitute teachers who want to make a difference in students' lives. We believe that one role model can change a student's life forever.

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