Substitute Teacher - South Austin, TX

Kokua Education • San Marcos, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kokua is hiring substitute teachers for K-12 schools in Kyle, Buda, and the surrounding Austin and San Marcos areas for the 2026–27 school year. Substitute teachers choose the teaching assignments and locations that interest them and may work up to five days per week. Assignment start and end times vary by school; most assignments begin between 7:00 and 8:00 AM and end between 3:45 and 4:45 PM. Some schools may have earlier or later needs, and schedules are provided before an assignment is accepted.

Substitute teachers lead classrooms and help create safe, supportive learning environments. They may also support campus needs during the school day, including lunch and recess supervision, hall and bathroom monitoring, tutoring, and test proctoring. Kokua offers weekly pay, a quick hiring process, access to a support team every day from 6 AM to 8 PM, and the opportunity to teach close to home. The role is paid as W-2 employment, and out-of-pocket costs are reimbursed after 10 teaching assignments. Substitute teaching can also provide a foot in the door for full-time positions at high-performing K-12 schools.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working with students in any setting, such as a classroom, tutoring, coaching, or camps.
• At least 48 college credit hours.
• Confidence managing a classroom of students.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Strong belief that every child has a unique and powerful gift to share with the world.
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks.

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 and recess supervision, hall and bathroom monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season.
• Support students’ learning and contribute positively to the school community.

Benefits

• Weekly paychecks.
• Pay of $150 per day for substitute teachers with bachelor’s, master’s, or professional degrees; $129 per day for those with a high school diploma or GED, 48 or more college credits, or an associate degree; and $200 per day for long-term assignments.
• Flexible schedule, with the ability to work up to five days per week and choose assignments and locations.
• Quick hiring process, with an offer within one week of applying or less.
• Opportunity to teach close to home at K-12 schools across the San Marcos area.
• Opportunity to pursue full-time positions at high-performing K-12 schools.
• W-2 employment.
• Access to Kokua’s support team from 6 AM to 8 PM every day.
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs after 10 teaching assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed