Part-time Substitute Teacher - Up to $190 daily

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Kokua Education is seeking part-time substitute teachers in Washington DC to make a meaningful community impact while earning up to $190 a day. The role offers a flexible schedule (up to five days a week) with typical hours 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, autonomy to select assignments and locations, and the chance to bring representation into K-12 classrooms across the area. Expect a quick hiring process with offers within a week, weekly pay on a W-2, and strong ongoing support from a dedicated team and professional development. Key requirements include an Associate’s Degree or 60+ credits, 1+ year working with students, classroom management confidence, and passing background checks, employment history review, and SSOA training. Highlight impact, readiness to start quickly, and alignment with Kokua’s mission to come together for students.

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. 

We're currently accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year, and you can begin interviewing right away!

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 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
• 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

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 with weekly paychecks
• $170/day for daily assignments and $190/day for long-term assignments
• 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 D.C. area
• Get your foot in the door for full-time positions at top rated schools 
• A $50 referral bonus when you refer your friends 
• Free ongoing professional development
• 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 talented individuals to K-12 schools for over 13 years. We currently operate in schools across the country, and serve schools across the D.C. area, 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 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.