Part-time Substitute Teacher - Duncanville, TX

Kokua Education • Duncanville, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Kokua Education is hiring part-time substitute teachers for the 2026–27 school year in Duncanville and the surrounding Dallas area. Substitute teachers work in K–12 schools, stepping in where needed to support students and school staff. Assignments may include teaching, lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season. Teachers can choose assignments and set their own schedule, working up to five days per week. Kokua provides support daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The role offers a path to permanent positions at high-performing K–12 schools.

Pay is up to $142 per day, paid weekly. Applicants with an associate degree or at least 48 college credit hours earn $120 per day for daily assignments and $135 per day for long-term assignments. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree or higher earn $126 per day for daily assignments and $142 per day for long-term assignments. Employment is paid via W-2. Background-check costs are reimbursed after 10 assignments.

Kokua Education, founded in 2011 by a former teacher, connects professional educators with K–12 schools across the country. Its substitute teachers are described as role models who help spark a love of learning and make a positive difference in students’ lives.

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, tutoring, and test proctoring.
• Pass state and federal background checks; costs are reimbursed after 10 assignments.
• Believe that every child has a unique and powerful gift to share with the world.
• Include relevant experience working with students on the resume.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students in K–12 school assignments, covering lesson plans as needed.
• Provide supervision during lunch and recess and monitor hallways when needed.
• Tutor students when needed.
• Proctor during testing season when needed.
• Help create a positive classroom environment and serve as a role model for students.

Benefits

• Up to $142 per day, paid weekly, with pay based on education level and assignment type.
• W-2 payroll.
• Ability to set a schedule and work up to five days per week.
• Daily support from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Path to permanent roles at high-performing K–12 schools.
• Ability to choose from K–12 schools across the Dallas area.
• Background-check costs reimbursed after 10 assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree