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Benefits:

• Positively contribute to your community - spark a love for learning with your students
• Flexible schedule - teach up to 5 days/week
• Quick hiring process - receive an offer within 1 week of applying or less
• Teach close to home - choose from a range of K-12 schools across your area
• Get your foot in the door for full-time positions at some of the top rated schools in the country
• Join a supportive community who cares about your success - access Kokua's support team from 8am-6pm every day
• Earn up to $120-185/day for daily positions and up to $135-234/day for long-term positions depending on location, education, and experience
• Referral bonus and reimbursement opportunities available in some cities

Requirements

• Experience working with youth (classroom, volunteering, mentoring, tutoring, etc.)
• Ability to pass a State & FBI background check
• Education requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree required in: New York City & Philadelphia
  • Associate’s degree (or 48+ credit hours depending on location) required in all other cities

Additional Requirements

These requirements are only applicable to the city listed.

Chicago:

• Willingness to acquire one of these state required licenses: IL Substitute Teacher, Professional Educator, or Paraprofessional.
• Kokua offers a full reimbursement for IL Substitute Teaching License or Paraprofessional License after completion of 10 days in the classroom for new applicants (License is good for 5 years)