Substitute Teacher - IDEA Public Schools - San Antonio, TX

About the position

Ready to make an impact in your community while getting paid? Become a substitute teacher with Kokua in San Antonio, TX and help your local schools in solving the teacher shortage. We are currently accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year, and you can start the interview process right away! If you're interested in joining Kokua for the 2025-2026 school year, apply starting June 2025. 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 by sparking a love for learning with students.
• Help to solve the teacher shortage crisis in America.
• Choose the teaching assignments and locations you’re most excited about.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or 48+ college credit hours.
• 1+ year(s) experience working with students.
• Confidence to manage a classroom of students.
• Ability to pass state & federal background check.
• Strong belief that every child has a unique & powerful gift to share with the world.

Nice-to-haves

• Willingness to commute to South & East San Antonio.

Benefits

• Earn up to $172/day with weekly paychecks.
• A quick hiring process - receive an offer within 1 week of applying or less.
• Teach close to home - choose from IDEA schools across the San Antonio area.
• Get your foot in the door for full-time positions at IDEA, one of the top-rated charter districts in the country.
• Reimbursement for background check cost after teaching 10 assignments.
• Referral bonus.
• A W-2 meaning no fussing with taxes at year end.
• Access to Kokua's support team from 6 am - 8 pm every day.