Substitute Teacher Queens, NY

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were currently accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year and you can begin interviewing right away!

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
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 K-12 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 7:30am-4:30pm 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 $210 daily with weekly paychecks

$182/day for daily positions and $210/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 K-12 schools
Accrue paid sick days once you start teaching
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

In addition to standard daily positions were always looking for bilingual Spanish speaking teachers! If youre interested we encourage you to apply.

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 Manhattan Brooklyn the Bronx Staten Island 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.

Required Experience:

Ready to make an impact in your community while getting paid Become a substitute teacher with Kokua in Queens and surrounding NYC area and create powerful moments that shift students perception of whats possible.Were currently accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year and you can begin inte...