Substitute Teacher - College Station, TX

Kokua Education•College Station, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kokua is seeking substitute teachers in College Station and the Houston, TX area for the 2025-26 school year. This role offers an opportunity to positively impact the community, address the teacher shortage, and serve as a classroom role model. Kokua, meaning 'to come together to fulfill a need,' connects talented individuals with K-12 schools. Substitute teachers will enjoy a flexible schedule, choosing assignments and locations, and will receive weekly paychecks. The company emphasizes a quick hiring process and provides a supportive community for its substitute teachers. This position offers a pathway to gain experience in K-12 schools and potentially transition into full-time roles.

Requirements

1+ year(s) working with students in any setting (classroom, tutoring, coaching, camps, etc.)
Minimum of 48 college credit hours
Confidence to manage a classroom of students
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
Strong belief that every child has a unique & powerful gift to share with the world
Ability to pass state & federal background checks

Responsibilities

Positively contribute to your community
Spark a love for learning with your students
Help to 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
Lead classrooms and help create a safe, supportive learning environment
Step in where needed throughout the school day to support your campus (this could include lunch/recess supervision, hall and bathroom monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season)

Benefits

Positively contribute to your community
Help to solve the teacher shortage crisis in America
Flexible schedule - up to 5 days/week, allowing you to pursue other passions
Add representation to the classroom to help kids learn from your unique experiences
Autonomy - choose the teaching assignments & locations you’re most excited about
Weekly paychecks - earn up to $144/day
$129 per day for daily assignments
$144 per day for long-term assignments
A quick hiring process - receive an offer within 1 week of applying or less
The chance to teach close to home - choose from K-12 schools across the Houston area
Your foot in the door for full-time positions at high-performing K-12 schools
A W-2, meaning no fussing with taxes at year-end
A supportive community who cares about your success - access Kokua's support team from 6 AM - 8 PM every day
The opportunity to lead classrooms and help create a safe, supportive learning environment
Out-of-pocket costs will be reimbursed after 10 teaching assignments