Kairos Academies - Daily Substitute Pool

Kairos Academies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A student-centered charter school network is seeking reliable Daily Substitutes to provide classroom coverage and support students during teachers' absences. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, a love for working with children, and the ability to follow lesson plans. This role offers flexible on-call work with a pay rate of $25 per hour. A fingerprint background check is required. Candidates will contribute to creating a positive and structured classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass a fingerprint background check.
• Reliable, punctual, and can follow school procedures.
• Prior experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom coverage using lesson plans.
• Support small groups or individual students.
• Assist with arrival, dismissal, lunch, or hallway duties.
• Manage classroom transitions and maintain behavior expectations.
• Complete tasks as assigned by school leadership.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work with students

Job description

About Kairos Academies

Kairos Academies is a student-centered public charter network committed to empowering students through personalized learning, strong relationships, and real-world readiness. We believe every student deserves a calm, structured, and engaging classroom environment — and our substitute team plays a critical role in making that possible each day.

Position Overview

Kairos Academies is building a Daily Substitute Pool of reliable, student-centered adults who can provide same-day or short-term classroom coverage when teachers or staff are absent. Members of this pool will work directly with students, support classroom routines, and carry out tasks assigned by school leadership.

This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with young people, prefer flexible scheduling, and want to contribute to a mission-driven school environment.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Substitutes may be asked to support in a variety of ways, including:

• Providing classroom coverage using lesson plans and materials provided by teachers
• Supporting small groups or individual students during instruction or independent work
• Assisting with arrival, dismissal, lunch, or hallway duties as assigned
• Managing classroom transitions and maintaining school-wide behavior expectations
• Completing tasks assigned by the School Leadership Team
• Ensuring a safe, positive, and structured learning environment for all students

Qualifications

Required:

• Must pass a fingerprint background check
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with students
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow school procedures
• Ability to follow lesson plans and carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Prior experience working with children or in a school setting preferred but not required

Compensation

• $25 per hour
• Work is on-call, based on daily school needs
• Substitutes may be contacted for same-day, next-day, or short-term assignments
• Flexibility and responsiveness are highly valued
• Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM.
• Dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and collaboration.
• On-site role at Kairos Academies in St. Louis, MO.

How to Apply

Interested individuals should apply online and include: