Elementary Substitute Teacher - Austin, TX
About The Position
Kokua Education is seeking elementary substitute teachers in Austin, Texas, for the 2026–27 school year. Substitute teachers cover classroom assignments at K–12 schools and help create positive learning experiences as role models who encourage students’ love of learning. Teachers set their own schedules and may work up to five days per week, choosing assignments that interest them. Assignments may also involve lunch or recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season. Kokua offers support daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and describes the role as a potential path toward permanent positions at high-performing K–12 schools. Pay is up to $200 per day and is paid weekly. The listed daily rates are $129 for candidates with some college (48 or more credits) or an associate degree, $150 for candidates with a bachelor’s degree or higher, and $200 for long-term assignments at all qualification levels. Teachers are paid via W-2. Background-check costs are reimbursed after 10 assignments. Applicants may begin the interview process immediately; Kokua says applicants can receive an offer within one week of applying.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience working with children in any setting, such as a classroom, tutoring, or coaching.
- At least 48 completed college credit hours.
- Confidence managing a classroom of students.
- Willingness to perform other school duties as needed, including lunch or recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and testing proctoring.
- Pass state and federal background checks; costs are reimbursed after 10 assignments.
Nice To Haves
- Include all relevant experience working with students on the resume to support consideration for the role.
Responsibilities
- Cover teaching assignments in elementary classrooms at K–12 schools.
- Manage a classroom of students and support their learning.
- Step in where needed, including lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season.
- Serve as a positive role model and help students recognize their potential.
Benefits
- Up to $200 per day, paid weekly.
- W-2 employment.
- Set your own schedule and work up to five days per week.
- Choose teaching assignments of interest.
- Daily support from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Potential pathway to permanent roles at high-performing K–12 schools.
- Choose from K–12 schools across the Austin area.
- Background-check costs reimbursed after 10 assignments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
