Part-time Substitute Teacher - Garland, TX

Kokua Education•Garland, TX

6d•$142•Onsite

About The Position

Kokua Education is hiring part-time substitute teachers in Garland and the surrounding Dallas area for the 2026–27 school year. Substitute teachers work in K–12 schools, covering assignments and serving as positive role models who support students’ learning and help them see what is possible. Teachers can choose their schedule and work up to five days per week in assignments that interest them. Duties may also include lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season. Kokua provides support daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The role can also provide a path toward permanent positions at high-performing K–12 schools. Pay is up to $142 per day, paid weekly. Candidates with an associate’s degree or 48 or more 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. 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 proctoring during testing season.
Ability to pass state and federal background checks.
Belief that every child has a unique and powerful gift to share with the world.

Responsibilities

Cover teaching assignments in K–12 schools.
Manage a classroom of students.
Step in where needed, including lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season.
Serve as a positive role model and support students’ learning.