Part-time Substitute Teacher - Saint Paul, MN

Kokua Education • Saint Paul, MN

8d • $178 - $195 • Onsite

About The Position

Kokua Education is hiring part-time substitute teachers for the 2026–27 school year in Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Substitute teachers work in K–12 schools, cover lesson plans, and serve as positive role models who support students’ learning and help broaden their sense of what is possible. Teachers can choose assignments and set their own schedule, working up to five days per week and at least two days per week. Assignments may also include lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season. The role offers a path to potential permanent positions at high-performing K–12 schools. Kokua provides support from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and free professional development. Applicants without a Minnesota license may receive guidance through the online application process, with out-of-pocket licensing costs reimbursed once they begin teaching. Background-check costs are reimbursed after 10 assignments. Pay is up to $195 per day, with $178 for daily assignments and $195 for long-term assignments, weekly paychecks, and additional pay for selected shifts. Employment is paid via W-2.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience working with children in any setting, such as a classroom, tutoring, or coaching.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Minnesota Substitute Teaching License or educator’s license; applicants who do not yet hold a license can receive guidance with the online application process.
• Confidence managing a classroom of students.
• Willingness to work at least 2 days per week and step in where needed.
• Pass state and federal background checks.
• Believe that every child has a unique and powerful gift to share with the world.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise students in K–12 school assignments, covering lesson plans.
• Serve as a positive role model and support students’ learning.
• Perform other school duties as needed, including lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season.

Benefits

• Pay up to $195 per day; $178 for daily assignments and $195 for long-term assignments.
• Weekly paychecks.
• Additional pay for selected shifts.
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket licensing costs once teaching begins, for applicants who need to obtain a license.
• Reimbursement of background-check costs after 10 assignments.
• Free professional development.
• Support available daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• $50 referral bonus.
• Potential pathway to permanent roles at high-performing K–12 schools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level