Part-time Substitute Teacher - Mesquite, TX

Kokua Education • Mesquite, TX

6d • $120 - $142 • Onsite

About The Position

Kokua Education is hiring part-time substitute teachers for the 2026–27 school year in Mesquite and the surrounding Dallas area. Substitute teachers cover classroom assignments in K–12 schools, serve as positive role models, and help students discover a love for learning. Teachers set their own schedules and may work up to five days per week in assignments they choose. Assignments may also include lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and test proctoring. Kokua offers daily support from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and describes the role as a potential path to permanent positions at high-performing schools.

Pay is up to $142 per day, paid weekly. Candidates with an associate degree or at least 48 college credit hours earn $120 per day for daily assignments and $135 per day for long-term assignments. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or higher earn $126 per day for daily assignments and $142 per day for long-term assignments. Employment is paid via W-2. The company is accepting applications for the 2026–27 school year, and applicants can begin the interview process immediately. Kokua says it aims to provide an offer within one week of applying. Background-check costs are reimbursed after 10 assignments.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working with children in any setting, such as a classroom, tutoring, or coaching.
• At least 48 college credit hours completed.
• Confidence managing a classroom of students.
• Willingness to step in where needed, including lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and test proctoring.
• Must pass state and federal background checks; costs are reimbursed after 10 assignments.
• Belief that every child has a unique and powerful gift to share with the world.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise students in K–12 classroom assignments, covering lesson plans as needed.
• Manage a classroom of students confidently.
• Provide supervision in settings such as lunch, recess, and hallways when needed.
• Tutor students and proctor during testing season when needed.
• Serve as a positive role model and support students’ learning and development.

Benefits

• Up to $142 per day, paid weekly.
• Background-check costs reimbursed after 10 assignments.
• Flexible schedule, with the ability to work up to five days per week and choose assignments.
• Daily support available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Potential pathway to permanent roles at high-performing K–12 schools.

What This Job Offers

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