Substitute Teacher - Bronx, NY

About the position

Ready to make an impact in your community while getting paid? Become a substitute teacher with Kokua in the Bronx and surrounding NYC area and create powerful moments that shift students’ perception of what’s possible. We're currently accepting applications for the 2024-25 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.

Responsibilities

• Positively contribute to your community - spark a love for learning with your students
• Help solve the teacher shortage crisis in America
• Choose the teaching assignments & locations you’re most excited about

Requirements

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree (per NYC requirement)
• 1+ year(s) experience working with K-12 students
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Preference given to candidates who can work at least 3 days/week
• Preference is given to candidates willing to commute to 2+ boroughs

Benefits

• Earn up to $204 daily with weekly paychecks
• $177/day for daily positions and $204/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 K-12 schools
• Accrue paid sick days once you start teaching
• 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