Substitute Teacher - Golden Acres, TX

Kokua Education • Pasadena, TX

6d • $129 - $144 • Onsite

About The Position

Kokua Education is hiring substitute teachers for K-12 schools in Golden Acres and the surrounding Houston area for the 2026–27 school year. Substitute teachers cover teaching assignments, support students, and serve as positive role models who help spark a love of learning. Assignments may include daily and long-term positions, and teachers can set their schedules and work up to five days per week. The role may also involve lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season.

Pay is up to $144 per day, with daily positions paying $129 per day and long-term positions paying $144 per day. Pay is issued weekly through W-2 employment. Kokua says it provides support daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and offers a potential path to permanent roles at high-performing K-12 schools. The organization connects educators with K-12 schools and describes its substitute teachers as role models who make a positive difference in students’ lives.

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 assist with duties such as lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and test proctoring.
• Pass state and federal background checks; costs are reimbursed after 10 assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Include all relevant experience working with students on your resume to support consideration for the role.

Responsibilities

• Cover teaching assignments at K-12 schools in the Golden Acres and surrounding Houston area.
• Support students and serve as a positive role model who encourages a love of learning.
• Manage a classroom of students.
• Step in where needed, including lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season.

Benefits

• Up to $144 per day; daily positions pay $129 per day and long-term positions pay $144 per day.
• Weekly pay through W-2 employment.
• Set your own schedule and work up to five days per week.
• Background-check costs reimbursed after 10 assignments.
• Daily support from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Potential path to permanent roles at high-performing K-12 schools.
• Choose from K-12 schools across the Houston area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed