About the role
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 what’s possible.
In case you’re wondering, it’s pronounced Koh-KOO-ah. In Hawaiian, Kokua means to come together to fulfill a need and we’re 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 to solve the teacher shortage crisis in America
- Add representation to the classroom to help kids learn from your unique experiences
- Flexible schedule - up to 5 days/week, allowing you to pursue other passions
- Autonomy - Choose the teaching assignments you’re most excited about
You’ll need
- Completed Bachelor’s Degree (per NYC requirement)
- 1+ year(s) experience working with K-12 students
- Fully COVID-19 vaccinated
- 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 is given to candidates willing to commute to Brooklyn
With Kokua, you’ll get
- Earn up to $222 daily with weekly paychecks
- $170-190/day for daily positions and $196-222/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 schools
- 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
About Kokua Education
Founded by a former teacher, Kokua has been connecting amazing individuals to K-12th substitute teaching positions for over 12 years. We currently operate in schools across the country, and serve schools across Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens, 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 student’s life forever.
As our Hawaiian name says, Kokua is about coming together as a community and paving a pathway for generations to come.