Early Childhood Substitute Teacher - Up to $190 daily

Kokua EducationWashington, DC
$170 - $190Onsite

About The Position

Kokua is seeking passionate individuals to become early childhood substitute teachers for 3-4 year olds in D.C. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community, spark a love for learning in students, and help address the teacher shortage crisis. Substitute teachers can work up to 5 days a week with typical hours from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. The position also provides autonomy in choosing assignments and locations, and offers a chance to add representation in the classroom through unique experiences. Kokua Education, founded by a former teacher, has been connecting individuals to K-12th substitute teaching positions for over 12 years, operating in schools across the country, including D.C. They believe that one role model can change a student's life forever and foster a community that supports its members.

Requirements

  • Experience working with children 3-4 years old
  • Confidence to manage a classroom of students
  • Ability to pass state & federal background check
  • Completion of required employment history review and SSOA training, in compliance with D.C. law
  • Strong belief that every child has a unique & powerful gift to share with the world

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
  • Preference given to candidates willing to accept morning-of assignments

Responsibilities

  • Create powerful moments that shift students’ perception of what’s possible.
  • Come together to fulfill a need by connecting students with classroom role models.
  • Empower students to be their best.
  • Positively contribute to your community by sparking a love for learning with your students.
  • Help to solve the teacher shortage crisis in America.
  • Teach up to 5 days/week.
  • Manage a classroom of students.
  • Add representation to the classroom to help kids learn from your unique experiences.
  • Choose the teaching assignments & locations you’re most excited about.

Benefits

  • Earn up to $190/day
  • Daily assignments at $170/day
  • Long-term assignments at $190/day
  • Receive weekly paychecks
  • Offer within 1 week of applying or less
  • Teach close to home - choose from schools across the D.C. area
  • Get your foot in the door for full-time positions at high performing schools
  • W-2 employment (no fussing with taxes at year end)
  • Access Kokua's support team from 6 am - 8 pm every day
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