Substitute Teacher - Up to $220 daily

Kokua Education • Denver, CO

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Kokua Education is hiring substitute teachers in Denver, Colorado, for the 2026–27 school year. Substitute teachers work in K–12 schools and help students learn by covering classroom assignments and serving as positive role models. The role offers flexible scheduling: teachers choose assignments and may work up to five days per week. Assignments may be daily or long-term, with pay dependent on experience and certification. The hiring process can begin immediately, and the posting says an offer may be made within one week of applying.

Substitute teachers may also be asked to support school activities beyond classroom instruction, including lunch and recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and test proctoring. Kokua describes itself as a network connecting educators with schools and providing support daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working with children in any setting, such as a classroom, tutoring, or coaching.
• Confidence managing a classroom of students.
• Willingness to step in where needed, including supervision, tutoring, and test proctoring.
• Pass state and federal background checks; the costs are reimbursed after 10 assignments.
• Include relevant experience working with students on the resume.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree is preferred; candidates without a degree may be considered based on relevant work experience.
• Teaching certification and experience may affect pay.

Responsibilities

• Cover teaching assignments and lesson plans in K–12 schools.
• Manage a classroom of students.
• Provide 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 recognize their potential.

Benefits

• Pay of $170–$200 for daily assignments and $187–$220 for long-term assignments, dependent on experience and certification.
• Weekly paychecks.
• W-2 employment and payment.
• Flexible scheduling, with the ability to choose assignments and work up to five days per week.
• Background-check costs reimbursed after 10 assignments.
• Support available daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Potential pathway to permanent roles at high-performing K–12 schools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed