Substitute Teachers for hire in Chicago, IL

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    7,059

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills13%
    Organizational Skills9%
    Time Management8%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree56%
    Master's degree31%
    Associate's degree8%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years100%
  • Current company

    Chicago Public Schools
    Delta-T Group
    Kokua Education
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years40%
    2-5 years30%
    More than 5 years20%

Browse Indeed's database of 7,059 profiles for Substitute Teachers in Chicago, IL

Last updated: Sep 26, 2026

Substitute Teacher: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chicago, IL: $44,149 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $32,400 – $95,039 yearly

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  • Substitute Teacher

    Berwyn, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationSIDS CertificationCPRServsafe+2 more

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Substitute Teacher

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationParaprofessional Certification+3 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipClassroom ManagementCurriculum Development
  • Southwest Cook County Spec Ed, Braun Educational Center

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationLBS1Substitute Teaching CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's License+7 more

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceStrategic Planning
  • Substitute Teacher / Paraprofessional

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Child Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's LicensePERC Card+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipJust-In-TimeOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills
  • Substitute Teacher

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Chauffeur's PermitCertified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorClass DSpecial Education CertificationEMT Certification+9 more

    Skills

    Public SpeakingLeadershipPresentation SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication Skills
  • Substitute Teacher

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Scrum Master

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTeachingLiteracy Education

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What's the average time to fill a substitute teacher role?

The average time to fill a substitute teacher role is 52 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do substitute teachers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a substitute teacher include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for substitute teachers?

Common licenses or certifications for substitute teachers include: Substitute Teaching Certification, Teaching Certification and Driver's License.

What are some job titles related to substitute teachers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to substitute teachers include: southwest cook county spec ed, braun educational center, substitute teacher / paraprofessional and long term substitute teacher.

What level of education is common for a substitute teacher?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a substitute teacher in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a substitute teacher?

Most substitute teachers have 32 years of professional experience.

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