Substitute Teacher - Traders Point, IN

Kokua Education•Indianapolis, IN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Kokua Education is hiring substitute teachers for the 2026–27 school year to work in K–12 schools across the Indianapolis area. Substitute teachers provide classroom coverage and serve as positive role models who encourage students’ love of learning. Assignments may include daily or long-term teaching roles, with opportunities to choose assignments and work up to five days per week. The role may also involve lunch or recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and test proctoring. Compensation is $125 per day for daily assignments and $135 per day for long-term assignments, with weekly paychecks through W-2 employment. Kokua says it can make an offer within one week of applying, provides support daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and offers a path to permanent roles at high-performing K–12 schools. Applicants who do not yet have an Indiana substitute permit may receive help with the steps to obtain one. Background-check costs are reimbursed after 10 assignments.

Requirements

At least one year of experience working with children in any setting, such as a classroom, tutoring, or coaching.
An associate degree or at least 60 credit hours.
An Indiana Substitute Teacher Permit or Indiana Educator License; applicants without a permit may receive help with the steps to obtain one.
Confidence managing a classroom of students.
Willingness to step in where needed, including supervision, tutoring, and test proctoring.
Pass state and federal background checks.
Believe every child has a unique and powerful gift to share with the world.

Responsibilities

Teach and supervise students in K–12 classroom assignments.
Provide classroom coverage and carry out lesson plans as applicable.
Supervise students during lunch and recess, monitor hallways, tutor, and proctor during testing season as needed.
Manage a classroom of students.
Serve as a positive role model and encourage students’ learning.