Early Childhood After-School Care Substitute Teacher - $85 per half-day

Kokua Education • Washington, DC

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Kokua Education is hiring substitute teachers to support after-school care for children ages 3–4 at K–12 schools across the Washington, D.C. area during the 2026–27 school year. Assignments begin at 2 p.m.; candidates should be available Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The role offers flexible scheduling, with candidates choosing assignments and schools close to home. Substitute teachers serve as positive role models, support children’s learning, and step in where needed. Assignments may include lunch or recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and testing-season proctoring. The role may provide a path to permanent positions at high-performing K–12 schools.

Pay is $85 per half-day assignment and $170 per full-day assignment lasting more than four hours, with weekly paychecks through W-2 employment. Kokua offers free professional development and support daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Candidates willing to accept morning-of assignments are preferred. Applications are being accepted for the 2026–27 school year, and interviews can begin immediately.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working with children ages 3–4.
• An Associate’s degree or at least 60 credit hours.
• Active First Aid and CPR certification, valid for 2 years from initial certification.
• Complete the required employment history review and SSOA training in compliance with D.C. law.
• Pass state and federal background checks; costs are reimbursed after 10 assignments.
• Available for assignments Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Willingness to support duties where needed.
• Belief that every child has a unique and powerful gift to share with the world.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to accept morning-of assignments is preferred.
• Include all relevant experience working with students on the resume.

Responsibilities

• Provide after-school care and support for children ages 3–4.
• Serve as a positive role model and help foster students’ love of learning.
• Step in where needed, including lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season.
• Support assignments at K–12 schools across the D.C. area.

Benefits

• $85 per half-day assignment and $170 per full-day assignment of more than four hours.
• Weekly paychecks.
• W-2 employment.
• Free professional development.
• Daily support available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• $50 referral bonus for referring friends.
• Background-check costs reimbursed after 10 assignments.
• Potential path to permanent roles at high-performing K–12 schools.
• Ability to choose assignments and schools close to home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree