Part-time Substitute Teacher - Up to $185 daily

Ready to make an impact in your community while getting paid? Become a substitute teacher with Kokua in New York City and create powerful moments that shift students’ perception of what’s possible. 

 

In case you’re wondering, it’s pronounced Koh-KOO-ah. In Hawaiian, Kokua means to come together to fulfill a need and we’re excited to have you join us in connecting students with classroom role models who can empower them to be their best. 

Perks of substitute teaching: 

• Positively contribute to your community - spark a love for learning with your students
• Help to solve the teacher shortage crisis in America
• Add representation to the classroom to help kids learn from your unique experiences 
• Flexible schedule - up to 5 days/week, allowing you to pursue other passions
• Autonomy - Choose the teaching assignments you’re most excited about

You’ll need:

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree (per NYC requirement)
• 1+ year(s) experience working with K-12 students
• Fully COVID-19 vaccinated
• Confidence to manage a classroom of students
• Ability to pass a background check 
• Availability within a 7:30am-4:30pm window, as start and end times vary by school 
• Preference is given to candidates willing to commute to Brooklyn

With Kokua, you’ll get: 

• Earn up to $222 daily with weekly paychecks
• $170-190/day for daily positions and $196-222/day for long-term positions
• A quick hiring process - receive an offer within 48 hours of applying 
• Gain experience at a wide variety of private and charter schools across NYC 
• Access full-time teaching opportunities at top rated schools
• Ongoing professional development sessions to strengthen your teaching skills
• Transportation assistance - opportunity to enroll & use pre-tax dollars for public transportation and parking 
• A W-2 meaning no fussing with taxes at year end
• A support team of former teachers available from 6am-7:30pm who care about your success

About Kokua Education

Founded by a former teacher, Kokua has been connecting amazing individuals to K-12th substitute teaching positions for over 12 years. We currently operate in schools across the country, and serve schools across Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens, building a growing community of dedicated substitute teachers who want to make a difference in students’ lives. We believe that one role model can change a student’s life forever.

As our Hawaiian name says, Kokua is about coming together as a community and paving a pathway for generations to come.