Ready to make an impact in your community while getting paid Become a substitute teacher with Kokua in Buda and greater Austin area and create powerful moments that shift students perception of whats possible.
Were currently accepting applications for the 202425 school year and you can start the interview process 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.
Pro tip: To put your best foot forwardplease include all relevant experience working with students on your resume to be considered for this role!
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
- Flexible schedule up to 5 days/week allowing you to pursue other passions
- Add representation to the classroom to help kids learn from your unique experiences
- Autonomy Choose the teaching assignments & locations youre most excited about
With Kokua youll get:
- Earn up to $194 daily
- A quick hiring process receive an offer within 1 week of applying or less
- Teach close to home choose from IDEA schools across the Austin area
- Get your foot in the door for fulltime positions at IDEA one of the toprated charter districts in the country
- Reimbursement for background check cost after teaching 10 assignments
- Referral bonus
- A W2 meaning no fussing with taxes at year end
- Join a supportive community who cares about your success access Kokuas support team from 6 am 8 pm every day
Youll need:
- 1 year(s) working with children
- Pro tip: To put your best foot forwardplease include all relevant experience working with students on your resume to be considered for this role!
- Minimum of 48 college credit hours
- Classroom experience may compensate for education requirements but please include experience on your resume
- Able to read write speak and understand the English language.
- Works collaboratively and is open to observation and critical feedback.
- Unwavering belief that a college education is possible for all children and a commitment to developing a schoolwide culture that fosters a productive enthusiastic learning environment.
- Excitement about working for a school system that is changing the status quo of education in the United States
- Ability to pass state & federal background check
- Out of pocket costs will be reimbursed after 10 teaching assignments
About Kokua Education
Founded by a former teacher Kokua has been connecting amazing individuals to K12th substitute teaching positions for over 12 years. We currently operate in schools across the country and serve schools across the Austin area 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 students life forever.
As our Hawaiian name says Kokua is about coming together as a community and paving a pathway for generations to come.