Part-time Substitute Teacher - Mesquite, TX
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 support K–12 schools by covering classroom assignments, serving as positive role models, and helping students engage with learning. The role offers a self-directed schedule, with the opportunity to work up to five days per week in teaching assignments of interest and choose schools across the Dallas area. Substitute teachers may also be asked to help with lunch or recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season. Pay is up to $142 per day, paid weekly through W-2 employment. Daily and long-term assignment rates depend on education level: candidates with an associate’s degree or at least 48 college credit hours receive $120 per day for daily assignments and $135 per day for long-term assignments; candidates with a bachelor’s degree or higher receive $126 per day for daily assignments and $142 per day for long-term assignments. Kokua describes an offer timeline of within one week of applying, daily support from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and a potential path to permanent roles at high-performing K–12 schools. 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.
- Confidence managing a classroom of students.
- Willingness to step in where needed, including supervision, tutoring, and proctoring duties.
- Pass state and federal background checks; costs are reimbursed after 10 assignments.
Responsibilities
- Cover teaching assignments and support K–12 students in classrooms.
- Manage a classroom of students and help maintain a positive learning environment.
- Provide lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, or testing proctoring when needed.
- Serve as a positive role model and help students recognize their potential.
Benefits
- Up to $142 per day, paid weekly.
- Flexible scheduling, with the opportunity to work up to five days per week.
- Background-check costs reimbursed after 10 assignments.
- Potential pathway to permanent roles at high-performing K–12 schools.
- Support available daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
