Part-time Substitute Teacher - Weslaco, TX

Kokua Education•Weslaco, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Kokua Education is hiring part-time substitute teachers in Weslaco and the surrounding Rio Grande Valley for the 2026–27 school year. Substitute teachers work in K–12 schools, serving as positive role models who encourage students’ love of learning and help them recognize what is possible. Teachers can choose their schedule and work up to five days per week in assignments they are excited about. Assignments may include classroom teaching as well as lunch or recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and testing proctoring. Kokua offers daily support from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and describes the role as a pathway to potential permanent positions at high-performing K–12 schools. Pay is up to $145 per day, paid weekly. The posting lists rates of up to $117 per day for substitutes with a high school diploma or GED, 48 or more college credits, or an associate degree, and up to $145 per day for those with bachelor’s, master’s, or professional degrees. Employment is paid via W-2. 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.
At least 48 college credit hours completed.
Confidence managing a classroom of students.
Willingness to step in where needed for duties such as supervision, tutoring, and testing 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.

Responsibilities

Teach and supervise students in K–12 school assignments.
Manage a classroom of students confidently.
Step in where needed, including lunch or recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season.
Serve as a positive role model and help foster students’ love of learning.