Part-time Substitute Teacher - Brownsville, TX
About The Position
Kokua Education is hiring part-time substitute teachers for the 2026–27 school year in Brownsville and the surrounding Rio Grande Valley area. Substitute teachers can set their own schedules and work up to five days per week in K–12 teaching assignments. The role involves serving as a positive role model, supporting students’ learning, and stepping in where schools need assistance. Assignments may include classroom coverage as well as lunch or recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and test proctoring. Kokua offers support daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and describes the position as a potential path to permanent roles at high-performing K–12 schools. Pay is up to $145 per day, paid weekly. The posting lists rates of up to $117 per day for substitute teachers with a high school diploma or GED, 48 or more college credits, or an associate degree, and up to $145 per day for those with a bachelor’s, master’s, or professional degree. Employees are paid via W-2. The company is accepting applications for the 2026–27 school year, and applicants can begin the interview process immediately.
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 supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and test proctoring.
- Pass state and federal background checks; the costs are reimbursed after 10 assignments.
- Submit a resume that includes relevant experience working with students.
Responsibilities
- Cover classroom teaching assignments and support students’ learning.
- Manage a classroom of students.
- Provide lunch and recess supervision, monitor hallways, tutor students, and proctor during testing season as needed.
- Serve as a positive role model and help students recognize their potential.
- Work in assignments across K–12 schools in the Rio Grande Valley area.
Benefits
- Set your own schedule and work up to five days per week.
- Earn up to $145 per day, paid weekly.
- Receive an offer within one week of applying, according to the posting.
- Potential path to permanent roles at high-performing K–12 schools.
- Choose assignments at schools across the Rio Grande Valley area.
- Daily support from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Background-check costs reimbursed after 10 assignments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
