Your Students Can't Wait To Meet You!

At Kokua, we match schools with passionate guest educators who empower students to expand their horizons. We are looking for dynamic, positive leaders to be Substitute Assistant Teachers and change the lives of students. 

Our teachers create their own schedules with daily and long-term opportunities at over 120+ K-12 schools throughout Chicago.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule - teach up to 5 days/week
• Access to full-time opportunities with our partner schools
• Access to Kokua's support team from 6 am - 8 pm 
• $120-140/day
• Classroom management training to help you feel confident in the classroom
• Access to a network of individuals committed to making a positive difference  
• Free professional and personal development training and workshops led by experienced teachers, school administrators, and experts 
• Career development support as you grow in your career

Requirements:

• Have a strong belief that every child has a unique & powerful gift to share with the world
• 19 years of age 
• Associate's degree or 60+ semester hours of coursework 
• Ability to pass a State & FBI background check
• Willingness to acquire IL Paraprofessional Substitute License (required by state)
• According to a state mandate, all teachers must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated, or have at least one shot completed by September 20

LIMITED PROMOTION:  Reimbursement for IL Substitute Teaching License after completion of 8 days in the classroom for new applicants! (License is good for 5 years!)  

Preference will be given to:

• At least 6 months experience working with youth
• Willing to teach at least 2 days/week or commit to teaching 1x/week on a Monday or a Friday
• Interest in education, social work, counseling, and/or working with youth.
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom of students.