Substitute Teacher Jobs in Illinois
Make $120-$230 per day
(Approximate daily range)
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Swing Education makes it easy to find substitute teaching jobs
Founded by former K12 educators and administrators, our mission is to create technology that makes it easy to connect passionate educators like yourself with substitute job openings in your area. Since 2015, we have become the fastest-growing substitute teacher marketplace, having successfully filled over 300,000+ absence days and partnering with over 2,800 schools and districts across the country.
Substitute teach in Illinois on your terms
Whether you are an experienced sub or new to subbing, our platform speeds you through the qualification process so you can start working quickly. Unlike the traditional method of finding sub work, working through Swing means you can teach at any of our partner schools in Illinois. With Swing, you have access to more opportunities and flexibility without the hassle of applying separately to every district and school.
Substitute teacher requirements in Illinois
Bachelor’s degree from a 4-yr college or university in the U.S.
Pass a background check and negative TB test before the hiring date.
A substitute teaching license or a Professional Educator License (PEL).
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We welcome everyone from brand new to experienced veteran teachers! Employment at the Company is employment at-will, unless otherwise specified in a written employment agreement. Swing Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding these), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (such as cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, military or veteran status, denial of family, and medical care leave, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Swing is dedicated to supporting individuals of varying ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, and other backgrounds. Here at Swing, we’ve made a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We’re ready to support you wherever you are in your teaching career by getting you into the classroom where subs are needed most. Day pay rate defined as an 8 hour day.