Ready to make an impact in your community while getting paid Become a substitute teacher with Kokua in D.C. 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
- Great working hours typically 7:30 am3:30 pm
- Add representation to the classroom to help kids learn from your unique experiences
- Autonomy Choose the teaching assignments & locations youre most excited about
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
- Great working hours typically 7:30 am3:30 pm
- 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:
- Pay: earn up to $190/day with weekly paychecks
- $170/day for daily assignments and $190/day for longterm assignments
- A quick hiring process receive an offer within 1 week of applying or less
- Teach close to home choose from K12 schools across the D.C. area
- Get your foot in the door for fulltime positions at top rated schools
- A $50 referral bonus when you refer your friends
- Free ongoing professional development
- 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:
- Associates Degree or 60 credit hours
- 1 year(s) working with students
- Confidence to manage a classroom of students
- Ability to pass state & federal background check
- Completion of required employment history review and SSOA training in compliance with D.C. law
- Strong belief that every child has a unique & powerful gift to share with the world
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 the D.C. area 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.