Keep your classrooms thriving.

Our best-in-class fill rates, high-quality substitute teachers, and simple, streamlined process all keep your students learning and growing – and make your life easier along the way.

We alleviate the stress and chaos of teacher absences by providing reliable,
high-quality substitute teachers.

Get a substitute teacher for your school Kokua

99% Fill Rates, 0% Stress

We cover everything from last minute call-outs to long-term absences, so you can focus on your students and staff.

Classroom Ready Substitutes

Our vetted, caring educators are ready to step in today, keeping students learning and thriving without disruption.

Fast, Personalized Support

As former educators, we understand the challenges of absences, offering live support from 6am–8pm and a 24/7 virtual system to manage requests anytime.

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We move fast so your students don’t miss a beat.

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We’ll handle logistics so you can start requesting subs right away

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Real Results. Real Classrooms.

Every success story starts with a shared commitment to students. See how our partnerships bring consistency and peace of mind to schools.

98% Coverage and 40,000 Learning Hours for NYC Students

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When an NYC charter school faced high staff turnover and urgent vacancies, Kokua stepped in to provide personalized solutions. We leveraged our team’s education backgrounds to prioritize long-term coverage – carefully vetting substitutes to find the best match and maintaining consistent communication with school leaders.

The result: a 98% fill rate, nearly 40,000 learning hours supported, and a trusting partnership that transformed crisis management into lasting stability and care for every student.

Consistent 99% Fill Rates at a Large Texas School Network

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At the start of the school year, a large Texas charter network experienced major classroom coverage gaps across multiple campuses, mainly last-minute absences and historically hard-to-staff locations.

Kokua’s Operations team opened up communication with school leaders to anticipate needs, strengthen the substitute pipeline, and provide real-time support for urgent requests. What began as a high-stakes challenge became one of Kokua’s strongest partnerships, giving administrators peace of mind and ensuring students experienced uninterrupted learning.

The result: Pulling from a tailored teacher pool, we delivered a 99% fill rate and focused in on supporting last minute requests.

Closing Long-Term and ELL Gaps in Chicago Classrooms

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A large Chicago-based charter network faced persistent challenges filling vacancies with qualified teachers, especially in long-term roles and positions supporting English Language Learners. These gaps strained academics, student social adjustment, and staff capacity. Building on our existing partnership, Kokua quickly addressed these needs by filling vacancies rapidly, sourcing high-quality bilingual teachers, and creating a feedback loop to better refine our processes.

The result: a 106% year-over-year increase in filled absences, 55 long-term assignments staffed, a 99% fill rate, and consistently high satisfaction scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the benefits of partnering with Kokua?

Finding the right substitute teachers can be repetitive and time-consuming. Kokua streamlines the process by improving fill rates while staffing substitute teachers who truly want to make a difference in students’ lives.

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How do you ensure your substitute teachers are qualified?

As former educators ourselves, we follow a personalized and rigorous vetting process for every substitute teacher joining our network. From interview to onboarding, we assess candidates’ teaching experience, classroom management, professionalism, and passion for education. We also ask for minimum requirements, which vary by state.

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How do you keep up with schools’ needs as they evolve?

Education is always changing—and Kokua makes it a point to keep pace. We follow the trends and general pulse of the industry to ensure we're hiring the best teachers to handle today’s challenges. You’ll find us informed, invested, and inspired to find solutions to your thorniest staffing problems.

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How will Kokua make my day easier?

As one of our school partners, you’ll have access to a dedicated, responsive team of former educators and administrators who understand your day to day challenges and care about your students. Our team, combined with a user-friendly absence management system, will do the heavy lifting to fill your absences efficiently. Our absence management system, Frontline, has an online platform and mobile app that allows you to request substitute teachers 24 hours, instantly.Your dedicated Kokua support team is also available by email, phone and text from 6am-8pm daily - and you’ll be speaking to a real person!

You will also receive itemized weekly invoicing and a preferred guest teacher list to maintain consistency for your team and students.

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Can Kokua really provide our school with substitute support by tomorrow?

Yes! All of our cities have a diverse substitute teacher pool ready to jump into assignments for both daily and long-term needs right away. Our recruitment team simplifies the onboarding process for our most qualified candidates to ensure they can find the best fit assignment quickly and focus on preparing for their first day with your students.

Have a specific or tricky vacancy to fill? Let us know, and our team will get to work right away finding educators who have matching skill sets and qualifications.

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My school isn’t in a current Kokua city. Do you plan to grow into new locations?

Yes! Our mission is to support schools wherever students need us most. While we may not be in your city today, we’re always open to conversations about expanding into new communities.

We’d love to learn more about your school’s needs. Simply complete our form, and a member of our team will reach out to connect.

Schools Love Working With Kokua

Our service isn’t transactional, it’s personal.

“Kokua’s customer service is responsive and does a great job finding coverage for last-minute needs and specific requests. We love the ease of booking quality substitutes who are flexible and accommodating! All of our subs have been great, which is why we now utilize Kokua over other vendors.”

School Leadership, New York City

“We have had a 98%-100% fill rate all school year. Kokua provides timely support and acts with urgency whenever we have new vacancies. The customer service team is extremely helpful any time we need support. In the past and currently, we have had amazing subs from Kokua. They are invested and join our team with eagerness and commitment.”

Substitute Coordinator, Dallas-Fort Worth

“The Kokua customer service representatives deliver prompt and knowledgeable assistance, ensuring a high standard of support. Kokua is dedicated to collaborating and helping us find the right substitutes.”

Administrative Assistant, San Antonio

“We are truly pleased with the substitute teachers that have come to our school year. They are on time (huge deal), they are dressed in business casual attire, they follow lessons created by teachers, and they seem more confident teaching classes.”

School Operations, Denver

On average, students spend one full year with substitute teachers by the time they graduate. Partner with Kokua to ensure learning never misses a beat.

Supporting Classrooms Nationwide

We proudly serve schools across the country, connecting students with caring, reliable substitute teachers who keep learning moving forward. Each day, we show up to support classrooms and communities, making a lasting difference in education alongside our school partners.

Not on the map? Contact us! We’re open to expanding to new communities.