Part-time Substitute Teacher - Up to $195 daily
About The Position
Kokua Education is hiring part-time substitute teachers for the 2026–27 school year. Substitute teachers work in K–12 schools and help students learn by serving as positive role models and creating supportive classroom experiences. Teachers can set their own schedules and work up to five days per week, with a minimum commitment of two days per week. Assignments may include daily and long-term positions, as well as other school duties such as lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and test proctoring. The position offers a path to potential permanent roles at high-performing schools. Kokua provides support from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and free professional development. Applicants who do not yet have a teaching license can receive help with the online application process; eligible out-of-pocket licensing costs are reimbursed after they begin teaching. Background-check costs are reimbursed after 10 assignments.
Requirements
- At least six months of experience working with children in any setting, such as a classroom, tutoring, or coaching.
- A bachelor’s degree or higher.
- A Minnesota Substitute Teaching License or educator license; applicants without a license may receive help applying.
- Confidence managing a classroom of students.
- Willingness to work at least two days per week and step in where needed.
- Pass state and federal background checks.
- Belief that every child has a unique and powerful gift to share.
Responsibilities
- Teach and support students in K–12 classroom assignments, including daily and long-term positions.
- Help maintain a positive, managed classroom environment.
- Step in for other school needs, which may include lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and test proctoring.
- Serve as a positive role model and support students’ learning and development.
Benefits
- Earn up to $195 per day, with $178 for daily positions and $195 for long-term positions.
- Weekly paychecks.
- W-2 employment.
- Additional pay for selected shifts.
- Free professional development.
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket licensing costs after starting to teach, for applicants who need to obtain a license.
- Reimbursement of background-check costs after 10 assignments.
- $50 referral bonus.
- Flexible scheduling, with teachers choosing assignments and working up to five days per week.
- Potential pathway to permanent roles at high-performing K–12 schools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
