Ready to make an impact in your community while getting paid Become a substitute teacher with Kokua in Minneapolis MN and create powerful moments that shift students perception of whats possible.
We are now accepting applications for the 2025 - 2026 school year and would love to learn more about your experience!
In case youre wondering its pronounced 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 am-3:30 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 up to $210 hourly with weekly paychecks; range depends on credentials & experience
- $192 for daily assignments and $210 for long-term assignments
- Reimbursement for substitute teaching license
- Get your foot in the door for full-time teaching positions at top rated schools
- Extra $$$ when you take selected shifts
- A $50 referral bonus when you refer your friends
- A W-2 meaning no fussing with taxes at year end
- A team of supportive & caring individuals to help your journey into teaching
Youll need:
- 6 months experience working with students (tutoring camps volunteer and other experience counts!)
- Bachelors Degree or higher
- Current residence in or willingness to commute to Minneapolis
- MN Substitute Teaching License or Educators license
- Dont have your license yet No worries! Well walk you through the quick online application process and reimburse you for out of pocket costs once you start teaching.
- Confidence to manage a classroom of students
- Ability to pass state & federal background check
- Please note: there is an out-of-pocket fee to obtain the background check but Kokua will reimburse for this after teaching 10 days in the classroom
- Have reliable means of transportation
About Kokua Education
Founded by a former teacher Kokua has been connecting talented individuals to K-12 schools for over 13 years. We currently operate in schools across the country and serve schools across the country 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.