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 whats possible.
Were currently accepting applications for the 202425 school year and you can begin interviewing right away!
In case youre wondering its pronounced KohKOOah. In Hawaiian Kokua means to come together to fulfill a need and were 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 solve the teacher shortage crisis in America
- Flexible schedule up to 5 days/week allowing you to pursue other passions and fit substitute teaching into your life
- Add representation to the classroom to help kids learn from your unique experiences
- Autonomy Choose the teaching assignments & locations youre most excited about
Youll need:
- Completed Bachelors Degree (per NYC requirement)
- 1 year(s) experience working with K12 students
- Pro tip: To put your best foot forward please include all relevant experience working with students on your resume to be considered for this role!
- Confidence to manage a classroom of students
- Ability to pass a background check
- Availability within a 7:30am4:30pm window as start and end times vary by school
- Preference given to candidates who can work at least 3 days/week
- Preference is given to candidates willing to commute to 2 boroughs
With Kokua youll get:
- Earn up to $204 daily with weekly paychecks
- $177/day for daily positions and $204/day for longterm 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 fulltime teaching opportunities at top rated K12 schools
- Accrue paid sick days once you start teaching
- Ongoing professional development sessions to strengthen your teaching skills
- Transportation assistance opportunity to enroll & use pretax dollars for public transportation and parking
- A W2 meaning no fussing with taxes at year end
- A support team of former teachers available from 6am7:30pm who care about your success
About Kokua Education
Founded by a former teacher Kokua has been connecting talented individuals to K12 schools for over 13 years. We currently operate in schools across the country and serve schools across Manhattan Brooklyn the Bronx and Queens building a growing and diverse network of dedicated substitute teachers who want to make a difference in students lives. We believe that one role model can change a students life forever.
As our Hawaiian name says Kokua is about coming together as a community and paving a pathway for generations to come.