Substitute Teacher - Bronx, NY
About The Position
Kokua is seeking substitute teachers in the Bronx and surrounding NYC area for the 2025-26 school year. The company, founded by a former teacher, has been connecting talented individuals to K-12 schools for over 13 years across the country, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens. Kokua aims to build a diverse network of dedicated substitute teachers who can serve as classroom role models, empowering students and making a difference in their lives. The Hawaiian name 'Kokua' signifies coming together to fulfill a need and pave a pathway for future generations.
Requirements
- Completed Bachelor’s Degree (per NYC requirement)
- 1+ year(s) experience working with K-12 students
- Confidence to manage a classroom of students
- Ability to pass a background check
- Availability within a 7:30am-4:30pm window, as start and end times vary by school
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work at least 3 days/week
- Willingness to commute to 2+ boroughs
Responsibilities
- Positively contribute to your community
- Spark a love for learning with your students
- Help solve the teacher shortage crisis in America
- Add representation to the classroom to help kids learn from your unique experiences
- Choose the teaching assignments & locations you’re most excited about
- Manage a classroom of students
Benefits
- Positively contribute to your community
- Spark a love for learning with your students
- Help solve the teacher shortage crisis in America
- Flexible schedule - up to 5 days/week, allowing you to pursue other passions and fit substitute teaching into your life
- Add representation to the classroom to help kids learn from your unique experiences
- Autonomy - Choose the teaching assignments & locations you’re most excited about
- Earn up to $210 daily with weekly paychecks
- $182/day for daily positions and $210/day for long-term positions
- A quick hiring process - receive an offer within 48 hours of applying
- Gain experience at a wide variety of private and charter schools across NYC
- Access full-time teaching opportunities at top rated K-12 schools
- Accrue paid sick days once you start teaching
- Ongoing professional development sessions to strengthen your teaching skills
- Transportation assistance - opportunity to enroll & use pre-tax dollars for public transportation and parking
- A W-2 meaning no fussing with taxes at year end
- A support team of former teachers available from 6am-7:30pm who care about your success
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
