Substitute Teacher - up to $210 daily

Kokua Education•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kokua Education is seeking dedicated Substitute Teachers to join their team in the Brooklyn and surrounding NYC area for the 2026-27 school year. This role offers the flexibility to set your own schedule, earn up to $210 per day, and make a significant impact on students' lives. Kokua's mission is to place positive role models in classrooms who spark a love for learning, connecting talented educators with K-12 schools. Substitute teachers at Kokua do more than cover lesson plans; they serve as role models who play a pivotal role in their communities.

Requirements

Completed a Bachelor's Degree.
1+ year(s) experience working with K-12 students.
Confident in managing a classroom of students.
Willing to step in where needed (lunch/recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, proctoring).
Pass state & federal background checks (costs reimbursed after 10 assignments).

Nice To Haves

Willing to commute to 2+ boroughs.
Available to teach 3 days/week.

Responsibilities

Substitute teach in K-12 classrooms.
Manage a classroom of students.
Step in where needed, including lunch/recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season.
Add representation by helping kids learn from unique experiences.

Benefits

$210/day with weekly paychecks
$182/day for daily positions and $210/day for long-term positions
Paid via W-2
Paid sick days (accrued once you start teaching)
Transportation assistance - opportunity to enroll & use pre-tax dollars for public transportation and parking
Set your own schedule - work up to 5 days/week.
Get hired fast - receive an offer within 1 week of applying.
Path to full-time - get your foot in the door for permanent roles at high-performing K-12 school.
Teach close to home - choose from K-12 schools across the NYC area.
Real support, 6am-8pm daily.
Add representation - help kids learn from your unique experiences.