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Temporary Substitute Teacher


Job Location:

River Forest, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 17 - 20
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for the position of Temporary Substitute Teacher. ECEC Substitute Teachers are responsible for carrying out the necessary daily tasks and responsibilities in place of the Teacher whose absence is being substituted. This position is located in River Forest IL and reports to the Director of the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC).

Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Reports to the director upon arrival at the school and reviews plans and schedules to be adhered to during the school day
  • Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned and follows the lesson plans provided by the absent teacher
  • Assumes the responsibility for overseeing student behavior in the classroom and all out-of-class activities.
  • Prepare and be involved in the physical preparations and clean-up of classroom activities as outlined in each classrooms list of duties
  • Be responsible for the health and safety of the children
  • Engages with small groups and/or free choice play time
  • Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
  • Follows all policies rules and procedures to which teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates
  • Follows standards set by DCFS (Department of Child and Family Services NLSA (National Lutheran School Association) and NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)

Skill Sets:

  • Superior communication skills both verbal and written
  • Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education and Concordia University Chicago
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work with and cooperate with supervisory staff at all levels

Education Requirements:

  • High School Diploma required; Associates Degree or higher preferred
  • Six semester hours of Early Childhood credits

Application Information:

Interested individuals should include a cover letter resume and references with their online application.

Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race color national or ethnic origin disability sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod however and to the extent allowed by law Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.

Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee teach or support our international programs.

About Concordia University Chicago:

Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Arts and Sciences College of Business College of Education College of Graduate Studies and College of Innovative and Professional Programs Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010 and in 2013 was named to the U.S. Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the fifth time. For the sixth consecutive year combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded more than 5000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more at .

Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth integrity and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod as it forms students for vocations in church family and the world.


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