Substitute Teacher - Arlington, TX

Kokua Education•Arlington, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kokua is seeking Substitute Teachers to make an impact in the Arlington and surrounding Fort Worth area for the 2025-26 school year. This role offers the opportunity to create powerful moments that shift students’ perception of what’s possible. Kokua, meaning 'to come together to fulfill a need' in Hawaiian, aims to connect students with classroom role models who can empower them to be their best. Substitute teaching offers the chance to positively contribute to the community, help address the teacher shortage crisis, enjoy a flexible schedule up to 5 days a week, add representation to classrooms, and gain autonomy in choosing teaching assignments and locations.

Requirements

1+ year(s) working with students in any setting (classroom, tutoring, coaching, camps, etc.)
Minimum of 48 college credit hours
Confidence to manage a classroom of students
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
Strong belief that every child has a unique & powerful gift to share with the world
Ability to pass state & federal background checks

Nice To Haves

Flexibility with work hours, as some schools may have earlier or later needs.

Responsibilities

Lead classrooms and help create a safe, supportive learning environment.
Step in where needed throughout the school day to support the campus, including lunch/recess supervision, hall and bathroom monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season.

Benefits

Weekly paychecks
Earn up to $167/day
$151 per day for daily assignments
$167 per day for long-term assignments
Quick hiring process - receive an offer within 1 week of applying or less
The chance to teach close to home - choose from K-12 schools across the Fort Worth area
Your foot in the door for full-time positions at high-performing K-12 schools
A W-2, meaning no fussing with taxes at year-end
Supportive community who cares about your success - access Kokua's support team from 6 AM - 8 PM every day
Out-of-pocket costs will be reimbursed after 10 teaching assignments