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.

On average, students spend one full year with substitute teachers by the time they graduate.

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

Get a substitute teacher for your school Kokua

Fast, Easy SetUp

Sign up with Kokua and receive substitute teachers as soon as tomorrow.

98% Fill Rates

We ensure your classrooms remain vibrant and engaging with vetted, caring educators.

Personalized Support

We support school leaders and teachers with thoughtful service throughout the day.

To Get Setup With Kokua

Free to Enroll

Sign and return your school agreement.

10 Minutes

Submit school Logistical Information.

Request Tomorrow

Access high-quality substitute teachers 24/7.

Schools Love Working With Kokua

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

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.

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.

We create moments that shift students' perception of what's possible.

Contact Us

Chicago (312) 313-5441

Denver (720) 707-0212

NYC (917) 242-4795

Nashville (720) 707-0212

Philadelphia & D.C. (267) 699-2642 

Texas (281) 936-0875

hello@kokuaed.com