# Part-time Substitute Teacher - Brooklyn, NY at Kokua Education - LinkedIn

Part-time Substitute Teacher - Brooklyn, NY at Kokua Education - LinkedIn in Brooklyn, NY. Part-time. Posted February 15, 2023.

- Company: Kokua Education - LinkedIn
- Location: Brooklyn, NY
- Job type: Part-time
- Experience: 1+ year
- Posted: 2023-02-15
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kokualinkedin/jobs/6620815002
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/part-time-substitute-teacher-brooklyn-ny-kokua-education-linkedin-9c3k2x

## Description

Ready to make an impact in your community while getting paid? Become a substitute teacher with Kokua in Brooklyn and surrounding NYC 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. 

**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

- Add representation to the classroom to help kids learn from your unique experiences 

- Autonomy - Choose the teaching assignments & locations you’re most excited about

**You’ll need:**

- Completed Bachelor’s Degree (per NYC requirement)

- 1+ year(s) experience working with K-12 students

- ***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!*

- 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 

- Preference given to candidates who can work at least 3 days/week

- Preference is given to candidates willing to commute to 2+ boroughs

**With Kokua, you’ll get: **

- 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

**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 Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens, 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.