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Substitute Teacher

Sycamore CUSD 427 · Sycamore, IL · Part-time$125/day (more for longer assignments)

The district continuously takes substitute teachers through its AppliTrack application system, covering daily classroom absences across Sycamore schools. Published rates rise to $175/day after 10 consecutive days in the same assignment and $220/day for highly-qualified assignments.

Art Model

Kishwaukee College · Malta, IL · Part-time$20/hour

Poses (nude) for the college's ART 200 figure-drawing class so students can study the human form; 4–6 three-hour sessions across the Spring 2027 semester. No experience required; must be 18+, reliable, and able to hold poses.

Assistant Professor of Behavior Analysis (BCBA) and Special Education

Northern Illinois University · DeKalb, IL · Full-timeFrom $70,000/year

Tenure-track professor in NIU's Department of Special and Early Education, teaching in the BCBA certification and special education licensure programs, running an active research agenda, and mentoring students. Starts August 2027; applications due November 23, 2026.

WIOA Adult Program Coordinator

Kishwaukee College · Malta, IL · Full-time$56,534–$58,000/year

Runs the college's federally funded WIOA adult workforce program — recruiting participants, managing the grant budget and reporting, supervising one staff member, and connecting adults to eligible training programs.

Assistant Professor of Public Administration — Local Government Management

Northern Illinois University · DeKalb, IL · Full-timeFrom $75,000/year

NIU's School of Public and Global Affairs seeks a tenure-track professor focused on local government management and public budgeting to teach in its NASPAA-accredited MPA program and mentor students. Starts August 2027.

Career Planner, WIOA Adult Program

Kishwaukee College · Malta, IL · Full-time$42,494–$45,000/year

Case-management role in the college's WIOA adult program: building individual training and employment plans for participants, advising on careers and education, and helping with job-search strategies and work experience placements.

Assistant Professor of Higher Education & Student Affairs — Community College Leadership

Northern Illinois University · DeKalb, IL · Full-time$70,000/year

NIU is hiring a faculty member to teach and advise in its higher education and student affairs programs, with a focus on community college leadership.

Library Assistant

Kishwaukee College · Malta, IL · Part-time$18.42/hour

Part-time support role in the college library, helping patrons and keeping library operations running.

Toolroom Assistant — Diesel Power Technology (Hourly)

Kishwaukee College · Malta, IL · Part-time$17.74–$18.23/hour

Evening toolroom attendant for the Diesel Power Technology program — checking tools and equipment in and out for students, doing minor repairs, and tracking shop inventory. Needs two years of mechanical/shop experience and a valid driver's license.