Part-time Substitute Teacher - Saint Paul, MN

Kokua Education • Saint Paul, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Kokua Education is hiring part-time substitute teachers to work in K-12 schools in Saint Paul and Minneapolis for the 2026-27 school year. Substitute teachers set their own schedules and may work up to five days per week, with a requirement to work at least two days per week. Assignments may include daily and long-term teaching positions, as well as lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season. The role pays $178 per day for daily positions and $195 per day for long-term positions, with weekly paychecks through W-2 employment. Selected shifts may offer additional pay. Kokua provides support from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and free professional development. Applicants who do not yet hold a Minnesota substitute teaching or educator license can receive guidance through the online application process; out-of-pocket licensing costs are reimbursed after starting to teach. Background check costs are reimbursed after 10 assignments. The position may provide a path to permanent roles at high-performing K-12 schools.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience working with children in any setting, such as a classroom, tutoring, or coaching.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Hold a Minnesota Substitute Teaching License or educator license, or be willing to complete the online application process to obtain a license.
• Confidence managing a classroom of students.
• Willingness to work at least two days per week and step in where needed.
• Pass state and federal background checks.
• Include relevant experience working with students on the resume.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise students in K-12 school assignments, including daily and long-term positions.
• Step in where needed, including lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season.
• Work at least two days per week and take assignments according to a self-set schedule.
• Help students learn by serving as a positive role model.

Benefits

• Up to $195 per day, with $178 for daily positions and $195 for long-term positions.
• Weekly paychecks.
• Additional pay for selected shifts.
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket licensing costs after starting to teach.
• Background check costs reimbursed after 10 assignments.
• Free professional development.
• $50 referral bonus.
• Support available daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Potential path to permanent roles at high-performing K-12 schools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level