Part-time Substitute Teacher - Mesquite, TX

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Kokua Education is hiring part-time substitute teachers for Mesquite and the Dallas area for the 2026-27 school year, with interviews open now. You can set your own schedule, earn up to $135 per day ($120 daily assignments, $135 long-term), and get paid weekly as a W-2 employee. The role offers near-home placements, a clear path to permanent K-12 roles, and strong support from 6 am to 8 pm. To fit in well you should have at least one year working with youth, 48+ college credits, the ability to manage a classroom, and a willingness to fill roles like lunch monitoring or tutoring; pass background checks (costs reimbursed after 10 assignments). Pro tip: list all relevant student-facing experience on your resume.

Set your own schedule, earn up to $135/day, and make a real difference in your community. Become a substitute teacher in Mesquite and surrounding Dallas area and create powerful moments that shift students’ perception of what’s possible. 

We are currently accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year, and you can start the interview process right away!

In Hawaiian, Kokua (Koh-KOO-ah) means to come together to fulfill a need. For us, that means placing positive role models in classrooms who spark a love for learning. 

You’ll earn:

• Up to $135/day paid weekly 
• $120/day for daily assignments and $135/day for long-term assignments
• Paid via W-2, meaning no year-end tax headaches

What makes Kokua different:

• You set the schedule - work up to 5 days/week in teaching assignments you’re most excited about
• Get hired fast - receive an offer within 1 week of applying 
• Path to full-time - get your foot in the door for permanent roles at high-performing K-12 schools
• Teach close to home - choose from K-12 schools across the Dallas area
• Real support, 6am-8pm daily - we care about your success
• Add representation - help kids learn from your unique experiences

You’re a great fit if you:

• Have at least 1 year working with kids in any setting (classroom, tutoring, coaching, etc.)
• Completed 48+ college credit hours
• Feel confident managing a classroom of students
• Are willing to step in where needed - this could include lunch/recess supervision, hallway monitoring, tutoring, and proctoring during testing season
• Pass state & federal background checks (costs reimbursed after 10 assignments)
• Believe every child has a unique & powerful gift to share with the world

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!

About Kokua Education

Founded in 2011 by a former teacher, Kokua (koh-KOO-ah) connects talented, professional educators with K-12 schools across the country. We’re building a growing and diverse network of dedicated substitute teachers who make a positive difference in students’ lives.

Our substitute teachers do more than cover lesson plans. They’re role models who play a pivotal role in their communities, paving pathways for generations to come.

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