Substitute Teacher - Mesquite, TX
Kokua Education•Mesquite, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Kokua is seeking substitute teachers in Mesquite, TX, for the 2025-26 school year. The company, founded by a former teacher over 13 years ago, connects talented individuals to K-12 schools across the country, including the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Kokua aims to address the teacher shortage crisis by providing classroom role models who can empower students. The Hawaiian name 'Kokua' signifies coming together to fulfill a need and build a pathway for future generations.
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
Responsibilities
- Lead classrooms and help create a safe, supportive learning environment
- Step in where needed throughout the school day to support your campus, including lunch/recess supervision, hall and bathroom monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season
Benefits
- Positively contribute to your community - spark a love for learning with your students
- Help to solve the teacher shortage crisis in America
- Flexible schedule - up to 5 days/week, allowing you to pursue other passions
- Add representation to the classroom to help kids learn from your unique experiences
- Autonomy - choose the teaching assignments & locations you’re most excited about
- Weekly paychecks - earn up to $135/day
- $120 per day for daily assignments and $135 per day for long-term assignments
- A 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 Mesquite 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
- A supportive community who cares about your success - access Kokua's support team from 6 AM - 8 PM every day
- The opportunity to lead classrooms and help create a safe, supportive learning environment
- Out-of-pocket costs will be reimbursed after 10 teaching assignments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
