Part-time Substitute Teacher - Garland, TX

Kokua Education • Garland, TX

6d • $142 • Onsite

About The Position

Kokua Education is hiring part-time substitute teachers in Garland and the surrounding Dallas area for the 2026–27 school year. Substitute teachers work in K–12 schools, covering lesson plans and serving as positive role models who help students see what is possible. Teachers can set their own schedules and work up to five days per week in assignments that interest them. Assignments may include daily and long-term teaching, as well as lunch or recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and test proctoring. Kokua offers support daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and describes the role as a potential path to permanent positions at high-performing K–12 schools.

Pay is up to $142 per day, paid weekly via W-2. Those 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. Those with a bachelor's degree or higher earn $126 per day for daily assignments and $142 per day for long-term assignments. Kokua reimburses state and federal background-check costs after 10 assignments. Applicants may begin the interview process immediately, and the company says an offer may be made within one week of applying.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working with children in any setting, such as a classroom, tutoring, or coaching.
• At least 48 completed college credit hours.
• 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 every child has a unique and powerful gift to share with the world.

Responsibilities

• Cover lesson plans and teach students in K–12 schools.
• Manage a classroom and serve as a positive role model for students.
• Step in where needed, including lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season.

Benefits

• Up to $142 per day, paid weekly.
• W-2 pay.
• Flexible scheduling, with teachers setting their own schedules and working up to five days per week.
• Daily support from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Potential path to permanent roles at high-performing K–12 schools.
• Background-check costs reimbursed after 10 assignments.

What This Job Offers

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