Substitute Teachers for hire in Chicago, IL
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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 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSubstitute Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationParaprofessional Certification+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipClassroom ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentSouthwest Cook County Spec Ed, Braun Educational Center
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationLBS1Substitute Teaching CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's License+7 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningSubstitute Teacher / Paraprofessional
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's LicensePERC Card+2 moreSkills
LeadershipJust-In-TimeOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsSubstitute Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitCertified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorClass DSpecial Education CertificationEMT Certification+9 moreSkills
Public SpeakingLeadershipPresentation SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSubstitute Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Scrum MasterSkills
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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