Part-time Substitute Teacher - Brownsville, TX

Kokua Education•Brownsville, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Kokua Education is hiring part-time substitute teachers for the 2026–27 school year in Brownsville and the surrounding Rio Grande Valley area. Substitute teachers cover K–12 classrooms, support students’ learning, and serve as positive role models. Assignments may also include lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season. Teachers can choose their schedule and work up to five days per week in assignments they are excited about. The role offers a path toward permanent positions at high-performing K–12 schools, with support available daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pay is up to $145 per day, paid weekly. The posting lists rates of up to $117 per day for substitute teachers with a high school diploma/GED, 48 or more college credits, or an associate degree, and up to $145 per day for those with a bachelor’s, master’s, or professional degree. 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 college credit hours.
Confidence managing a classroom of students.
Willingness to step in where needed, including supervision, tutoring, and test proctoring.
Ability to pass state and federal background checks.
Belief that every child has a unique and powerful gift to share with the world.

Responsibilities

Cover K–12 classroom assignments and support students’ learning.
Manage a classroom of students.
Provide additional support where needed, including lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season.
Serve as a positive role model and help students see what is possible.