Ready to make an impact in your community while getting paid Become a substitute teacher with Kokua in Chicago IL and create powerful moments that shift students perception of whats possible.
We are now accepting applications for the 202425 school year and you can start the interview process immediately!
In case youre wondering its pronounced KohKOOah. In Hawaiian Kokua means to come together to fulfill a need and were 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 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 am3:30 pm
- Add representation to the classroom to help kids learn from your unique experiences
- Autonomy Choose the teaching assignments & locations youre most excited about
With Kokua youll get:
- Pay up to $27 hourly 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 fulltime teaching positions at top rated schools
- Extra $$$ when you take selected shifts
- A $50 referral bonus when you refer your friends
- A W2 meaning no fussing with taxes at year end
- A team of supportive & caring individuals to help your journey into teaching
Youll need:
- 6 months experience working with students (tutoring camps volunteer and other experience counts!
- Associates Degree (or 60 credit hours) or higher
- Current residence in or willingness to commute to Chicago
- IL Substitute Teaching License or Paraprofessional license
- Dont have your license yet No worries! Well walk you through the quick online application process and reimburse you for out of pocket costs once you start teaching.
- Confidence to manage a classroom of students
- Ability to pass state & federal background check
- Please note: there is an outofpocket 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 talented individuals to K12 schools for over 13 years. We currently operate in schools across the country and serve schools across Chicago building a growing and diverse network of dedicated substitute teachers who want to make a difference in students lives. We believe that one role model can change a students life forever.
As our Hawaiian name says Kokua is about coming together as a community and paving a pathway for generations to come.