Part-time Substitute Teacher - Buda, TX

Kokua Education•Buda, TX

6d•$200•Onsite

About The Position

Kokua Education is hiring substitute teachers to support K–12 schools in Buda and the surrounding Austin area for the 2026–27 school year. Substitute teachers help maintain classroom continuity, follow lesson plans, and serve as positive role models who encourage students’ love of learning. Assignments may also include lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season. Teachers set their own schedules and may work up to five days per week, choosing from available assignments at schools across the Austin area. Kokua provides support daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The role may provide a pathway to permanent positions at high-performing K–12 schools. Pay is up to $200 per day and is paid weekly. The stated daily rates are $129 for candidates with 48 or more college credits or an associate degree, $150 for candidates with a bachelor’s degree or higher, and $200 for long-term assignments at all qualification levels. 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 completed college credit hours.
Confidence managing a classroom of students.
Willingness to step in where needed, including supervision, tutoring, and test proctoring.
Must pass state and federal background checks; costs are reimbursed after 10 assignments.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom coverage and support students in K–12 schools.
Manage a classroom and support students’ learning and engagement.
Step in where needed, including lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season.
Serve as a positive role model for students and contribute to the school community.