Substitute Teacher - Harlingen, TX

Kokua Education•Harlingen, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Kokua is seeking substitute teachers in Harlingen and Rio Grande Valley, TX for the 2025-26 school year. The company, whose name means 'to come together to fulfill a need' in Hawaiian, aims to connect students with classroom role models to empower them. Substitute teachers will positively contribute to their community, help address the teacher shortage, and create powerful moments that shift students’ perception of what’s possible. Kokua Education, founded by a former teacher over 13 years ago, operates in schools nationwide, building a diverse network of dedicated substitute teachers who want to make a difference in students’ lives, believing that one role model can change a student’s life forever.

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
Add representation to the classroom to help kids learn from your unique experiences
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
Autonomy - choose the teaching assignments & locations you’re most excited about
Weekly paychecks - earn up to $145/day
Up to $145 per day for Bachelor’s and Master’s/Professional (MBA, JD, M. Ed, etc) degree substitute teachers
Up to $117 per day for High School/GED, 48+ college credits, and Associate’s degree substitute teachers
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 Harlingen and Rio Grande Valley 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