Substitute Teacher - Up to $190 daily

Kokua Education; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

W-2 employment

Pay up to $190/day

Job summary

Become a substitute teacher with Kokua Education in Washington, DC, and help connect students with classroom role models who empower them to be their best. Kokua emphasizes a quick hiring process and opportunities to move to full-time roles within KIPP schools, with a supportive team ready to assist you.

Applicants need an Associate’s Degree or 60+ credit hours and at least one year of experience working with students.

Qualifications

• 1+ year working with students.
• Pass state & federal background check.

Skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Education

Associate’s Degree or 60+ credit hours

Job description

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 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
• 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 to help kids learn from your unique experiences
• Autonomy - Choose the teaching assignments & locations you’re most excited about

With Kokua, you’ll get:

• Pay: earn up to $190/day

  • $170/day daily assignments and $190/day for long-term assignments

• Receive weekly paychecks

• A quick hiring process - receive an offer within 1 week of applying or less

• Teach close to home - choose from KIPP schools across the D.C. area

• Get your foot in the door for full-time positions at KIPP, one of the highest performing charter networks in the country

• 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 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 amazing individuals to K-12th substitute teaching positions for over 12 years. We currently operate in schools across the country, and serve schools in D.C., 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.