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Ready to make an impact in your community while getting paid? Become a substitute teacher with Kokua in Fort Worth, TX 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.
We are currently accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year, and will follow up with applicants in early June!
Perks of substitute teaching:
- Positively contribute to your community
- 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 am-3:30 pm
- Add representation to the classroom
- Autonomy - Choose the teaching assignments & locations you re most excited about
With Kokua, you ll get:
- Earn up to $182 per day with weekly paychecks
- $145/day for daily positions and $161/day for long-term positions, with an additional $21/day on Mondays and Fridays
- A quick hiring process - receive an offer within 1 week of applying or less
- Teach close to home - choose from K-12 schools across the Fort Worth area
- Get your foot in the door for full-time positions at top-rated schools like IDEA Public Schools, Uplift Education and International Leadership of Texas
- Reimbursement for background check cost after teaching 10 assignments
- Referral bonus
- A W-2 meaning no fussing with taxes at year end
- Join a supportive community who cares about your success - access Kokua's support team from 6 am - 8 pm every day
You ll need:
- Associate s Degree or 48+ credit hours
- 1+ year(s) experience working with students
- Confidence to manage a classroom of students
- Ability to pass state & federal background check (Out of pocket costs reimbursed after 10 teaching assignments!)
- 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 amazing individuals to K-12th substitute teaching positions for over 12 years. We currently operate in schools across the country, and serve schools across Fort Worth, 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.