Part-time Substitute Teacher - up to $200 daily

Kokua Education • Austin, TX

8h • $200 • Onsite

About The Position

Kokua Education is hiring part-time substitute teachers for K-12 schools across the Austin, Texas area for the 2026–27 school year. Substitute teachers cover classroom assignments, serve as positive role models, and help foster students’ love of learning. Assignments may also include lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and test proctoring. Teachers can choose their schedule and work up to five days per week, selecting assignments that interest them. The role offers a path to permanent positions at high-performing K-12 schools, with support available daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Pay is up to $200 per day, paid weekly: $129 per day for candidates with some college (48 or more credits) or an associate degree, $150 per day for candidates with a bachelor’s degree or higher, and $200 per day for long-term assignments at all qualification levels. Employees are 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 completed college credit hours.
• Confidence managing a classroom of students.
• Willingness to step in where needed, including supervision, tutoring, and test proctoring.
• Pass state and federal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Cover teaching assignments and lesson plans in K-12 classrooms.
• Help create a positive classroom environment and serve as a role model for students.
• Carry out duties where needed, which may include lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Background-check costs reimbursed after 10 assignments.
• Flexible scheduling, with the ability to work up to five days per week and choose assignments.
• Pathway to permanent roles at high-performing K-12 schools.
• Support available daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

What This Job Offers

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