Mission We connect schools with dedicated substitute teachers who will empower their students to explore new possibilities. We teach with a sense of urgency and believe that one role model can change a life.
Description In Hawaiian, Kokua means to come together to fulfill a need. For us, that means building a growing community of dedicated substitute teachers who want to make a difference in students’ lives.
Today, students on average spend an entire school year with substitute teachers by the time they graduate. We look for substitute teachers who can create positive learning environments and support their students to succeed.
As a Kokua Guest Teacher, you’ll make a lasting impact on students while keeping a flexible schedule that fits your life. We’ll help you find the perfect fit from open positions across a range of grade levels, subjects, and school locations.
Are you ready to be a positive role model for kids?
Kokua has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 711 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Kokua employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).
Employees rate Kokua 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 713 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor. In 2025, Kokua employees have voted their company to be one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work.
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Overall, 86% of employees would recommend working at Kokua to a friend. This is based on 713 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.
75% of job seekers rate their interview experience at Kokua as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at Kokua.