Is Kokua a good company to work for?

Kokua has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 845 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 86% of employees would recommend working at Kokua to a friend and 79% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Kokua have been left by employees working as Long Term Substitute Teacher , Substitute/Guest Teacher and Guest Educator/Substitute Teacher .

Does Kokua pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kokua employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kokua. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kokua?

86% of Kokua employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kokua 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kokua?

Substitute Teacher (342) , Guest Teacher (158) , Substitute/Guest Teacher (152) , Long Term Substitute Teacher (28) , Guest Educator/Substitute Teacher (10) , Teacher (8) , Subsitute Teacher (7) , Full Time Guest Teacher (6) , Long Term Guest Teacher (6) , Sub Teacher (6) , Operations Manager (5) , Substitute (4) , Subtitute Teacher (4) , Certified Substitute Teacher (3) , Operations Specialist (3)

What are the pros of working at Kokua according to real employee reviews?

"The staff was helpful with my onboarding paperwork and helped made sure I was off to a successful start!" ((in 45 reviews)); "Flexible schedule: You can choose when you are available or not to take an assignment." ((in 43 reviews)); "They are responsable and have great communication." ((in 39 reviews)); "Flexible schedule, questions and concerns are answered and resolved promptly." ((in 38 reviews)); "Flexible hours and days to work!" ((in 18 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Kokua according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and inconsistent." ((in 61 reviews)); "No benefits Subpar pay First come first serve assignments No transportation support Schools can be too far" ((in 34 reviews)); "No training opportunity to become Certified for higher paygrade." ((in 9 reviews)); "Salary is a bit low" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Kokua locations?

Chicago , New York , San Antonio , Houston , Austin , Denver , Dallas , Brownsville , McAllen , Philadelphia , Brooklyn , Fort Worth , Weslaco , Mission , Edinburg , Bronx , Nashville , Dallas-Fort Worth , Pharr , Round Rock , South Houston , Washington , College Station , Cypress , Katy , Donna , San Juan , Memphis , Denver , Palmview

Kokua reviews

4.1

86% would recommend to a friend

(711 total reviews)

Gabe Nakashima

92% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Work/Life balance

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

3.9

Senior management

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Compensation and benefits

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).

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Reviews by job title

711 reviews

4.0

Sep 19, 2025

Good Job to do while in school

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible scheduling Most schools are grateful to have subs Little to no planning involved

Cons

Some schools are more strict than others (wanting students to be working 24/7 or not wanting students standing up) Some schools are a 25-27 minute commute

5.0

Sep 12, 2025

A partner in education for subs

Guest teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Kokua Education has been a wonderful partner in helping me do what I care about most—supporting students in a safe, structured classroom where learning can thrive. As a teacher, I’ve always felt that Kokua understands the importance of both student success and educator well-being. 2. They provide excellent guidance for new substitutes and stay in regular contact to make sure you feel prepared, supported, and valued. Whenever I’ve needed assistance, their team has responded quickly and with care. The hiring process was also smooth and efficient, allowing me to focus less on logistics and more on teaching. 3. Overall, Kokua makes it possible to walk into the classroom confident and ready to give students the best experience possible.

Cons

1. The two-workday per week requirement can be a juggling act unless one wishes to work a few days per week. 2. The app doesn't always sync with scheduled jobs so one may receive texts/robo calls that are ultimately ignored. 3. The no-touch policy is great, however, not all students can be mindful, think SpEd scholars here. 4. Some campuses provide restroom/classroom/building keys for subs, many do not. 4. Lastly, the proposed grade level one will guest teach can be as dynamic as the lesson plans left behind.

3.0

Sep 7, 2025

Good vibes overall

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of communication, flexibility in scheduling, got me out of a difficult situation in a school and allowed me to cancel my planned days due to a safety concern

Cons

Had to continuously work three days a week unless holidays, had some difficulty with receiving pay at points

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