Elementary Substitute Teacher - Austin, TX

Kokua Education • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kokua is seeking individuals to become elementary substitute teachers in Austin, TX, for the 2025-26 school year. The role involves creating impactful moments for students and empowering them to reach their full potential. Kokua, meaning 'to come together to fulfill a need' in Hawaiian, aims to connect students with positive classroom role models. This position offers a flexible schedule, the opportunity to contribute to the community by addressing the teacher shortage, and the chance to add diverse representation in classrooms. Substitute teachers will have autonomy in choosing assignments and locations, receive weekly paychecks, and benefit from a quick hiring process. Kokua operates in K-12 schools across the Austin area and provides support to its substitute teachers. The role also offers a potential pathway to full-time positions in high-performing schools.

Requirements

• 1+ year(s) working with students in any setting (classroom, tutoring, coaching, camps, etc.).
• Minimum of 48 college credit hours.
• Confidence to manage a classroom of students.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Strong belief that every child has a unique & powerful gift to share with the world.
• Ability to pass state & federal background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Flexibility with work hours, as some schools may have earlier or later needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead classrooms and help create a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Step in where needed throughout the school day to support the campus, including lunch/recess supervision, hall and bathroom monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season.
• Positively contribute to the community by sparking a love for learning with students.
• Help solve the teacher shortage crisis in America.
• Add representation to the classroom to help kids learn from unique experiences.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule - up to 5 days/week
• Weekly paychecks
• Earn up to $200/day
• Quick hiring process - receive an offer within 1 week of applying or less
• The chance to teach close to home - choose from K-12 schools across the Austin area
• A W-2, meaning no fussing with taxes at year-end
• A supportive community who cares about your success - access Kokua's support team from 6 AM - 8 PM every day
• Out-of-pocket costs will be reimbursed after 10 teaching assignments

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees