Substitute Teacher

Swing Education; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Same-day pay

Next-day pay

No early morning calls

Referral rewards

Job summary

Swing Education is hiring substitute teachers in the Chicago area for the 2026-27 school year. Earn daily rates of $175-$240 and decide when, where, and how you teach using our platform to accept requests.

You'll need an Illinois teaching license or substitute license (current or pending) and the ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting. Swing Education supports flexible scheduling and real-time requests to fit your availability.

Qualifications

• IL Teaching License or Substitute Teaching License (current or pending)
• Ability to pass a background check and complete fingerprinting

Responsibilities

• View and accept open teaching requests by text, email, or computer
• Choose the days, schools, and subjects that work best for you
• Schedule yourself to fit your availability and preferences

Skills

IL Teaching License

Background check

Fingerprinting

Substitute teaching

Job description

Make $175-$240 per day

(Approximate daily range)

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Substitute Teacher Jobs – Flexible, High-Paying, No Surprise Calls

Find real K-12 substitute teaching work in the Chicago area with Swing Education for the 2026-27 school year. Choose when, where, and how you teach and earn more while using tools that support you every step of the way.

Why You’ll Love Substitute Teaching Through Swing

Since 2015, Swing Education has helped thousands of education professionals connect with flexible teaching work that fits their lives. Whether you’re exploring teaching for the first time or returning to the classroom, getting started is simple and straightforward. Chicago-area schools are already staffing up for the new school year, so now is the time to get registered.

With Swing, you stay in control:

• No early morning phone calls
• View and accept open teaching requests by text, email, or computer
• Choose the days, schools, and subjects that work best for you

Perks of Subbing Through Swing

We support substitute teachers with helpful tools, optional resources, and opportunities to grow.

• More ways to earn: Earn up to 50% more for high-need or last-minute requests
• Schedule freedom: Get real-time requests and accept the ones that fit your availability
• Fast pay, your way: Opt for weekly, same-day, or next-day pay
• Priority access: Consistent, top-performing substitute teachers may qualify for Swing Hero status
• No lesson plan? No problem: SubPlan.ai creates a plan when one isn’t left for you
• Skill-building resources: Build classroom confidence with optional resources
• Your feedback matters: Share insights about schools you teach with
• Referral rewards: Earn $100 for every eligible teacher you refer

Rates and Flexibility

• $175-$240 per day depending on school, location, and certification
• Bonus opportunities for last-minute and high-need requestsChoose requests that match your schedule and teaching preferences

What You’ll Need to Get Set Up

• IL Teaching License or Substitute Teaching License (current or pending)
• Ability to pass a background check and complete fingerprinting

Inclusion and Community

At Swing, we’re committed to inclusion and building a community where everyone feels welcome. Our team is diverse, and we support substitute teachers in reaching their goals, both inside and outside the classroom.