Part-time Substitute Teacher - up to $142 daily
About The Position
Kokua Education is hiring part-time substitute teachers for K-12 schools across the Dallas area for the 2026-27 school year. Substitute teachers set their own schedules and may work up to five days per week, choosing teaching assignments that interest them. The role includes covering lesson plans and supporting students and school operations through activities such as lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season. Kokua describes its substitute teachers as positive role models who help spark a love of learning and make a difference in their communities. Pay is up to $142 per day, with weekly payment via W-2. Applicants 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. Applicants with a bachelor's degree or higher receive $126 per day for daily assignments and $142 per day for long-term assignments. Kokua offers support daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and presents the role as a path toward permanent positions at high-performing K-12 schools.
Requirements
- At least 1 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, tutoring, and test proctoring.
- Ability to pass state and federal background checks; costs are reimbursed after 10 assignments.
- Belief that every child has a unique and powerful gift to share with the world.
Responsibilities
- Cover lesson plans and teach students in K-12 classroom assignments.
- Manage a classroom of students.
- Step in where needed, including lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season.
- Serve as a positive role model and help students develop a love for learning.
Benefits
- Pay up to $142 per day, paid weekly.
- Set your own schedule and work up to five days per week.
- Receive an offer within one week of applying, according to the posting.
- Potential pathway to permanent roles at high-performing K-12 schools.
- Choose assignments at K-12 schools across the Dallas area.
- Support available daily 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
