1st Grade Teacher 8256 at Kingman Unified School District #20 - AZ
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KUSD teachers enjoy many benefits including a four-day work week and a school calendar that features breaks in the Fall, Winter, and Spring, as well as six weeks off in the summer! The Monday through Thursday work week and 148-day contract provide for a work-life balance difficult to match. This regular, full-time teaching position for our 2025-2026 school year is at Kingman Unified School District's Black Mountain School in Golden Valley, AZ. Black Mountain is a K-8 school and they are known as the Panthers! Mr. Emborsky the school Principal goes by the motto of "Panther P.R.I.D.E" - Positive, Respectful, Intellectual, Dedicated & Engaged!
Requirements / Qualifications
As a KUSD teacher, here is what you can expect: * A supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and growth. * Work life balance through 4-day work weeks, 148-day employment contract, and 13 weeks off throughout the year. * Employee health insurance options with some premiums paid at 100% by the District. * A retirement pension through Arizona State Retirement System where 100% of your contributions are matched by the District. Compensation: Base Pay: KUSD's minimum and maximum new hire salary ranges for teachers include the district's contracted salary, determined by years of experience and higher education, plus state-funded Prop 301 money. The contracted salary in combination with $8,500 in 301 money creates the base wages for teachers, which are represented by the salary ranges. (Prop 301 money is paid separately and not included in the employment contract.) * The salary range for candidates with up to four years of teaching experience is $45,575 - $55,475. * The salary range for candidates with four or more years of teaching experience is $47,575 - $57,475. * Performance Pay: In addition to base pay, certified teaching staff are eligible for an additional $4,500 in Prop 301 performance pay.
To Qualify: * Bachelor's or more advanced degree from an accredited institution, AND * An Identity Verified Print (IVP) fingerprint clearance card through Arizona Department of Public Safety, or ability to obtain prior to start date, AND * Teaching certification through Arizona Department of Education: One of the following: • Elementary Certificate • Early Childhood Certificate • Special Education Certificate with an Early Childhood Endorsement AND * SEI, ESL or Bilingual Endorsement issued by Arizona Department of Education, within one year of hire. Arizona offers an alternative path to certification for those with a Bachelor's or more advanced degree who would like to pursue a career in teaching. Individuals pursuing a teaching career through this alternative pathway must enroll in a teacher preparation program approved by the Arizona Department of Education and obtain an Alternative Teaching Certificate to be eligible for hire.
Requirements / Qualifications
As a KUSD teacher, here is what you can expect: * A supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and growth. * Work life balance through 4-day work weeks, 148-day employment contract, and 13 weeks off throughout the year. * Employee health insurance options with some premiums paid at 100% by the District. * A retirement pension through Arizona State Retirement System where 100% of your contributions are matched by the District. Compensation: Base Pay: KUSD's minimum and maximum new hire salary ranges for teachers include the district's contracted salary, determined by years of experience and higher education, plus state-funded Prop 301 money. The contracted salary in combination with $8,500 in 301 money creates the base wages for teachers, which are represented by the salary ranges. (Prop 301 money is paid separately and not included in the employment contract.) * The salary range for candidates with up to four years of teaching experience is $45,575 - $55,475. * The salary range for candidates with four or more years of teaching experience is $47,575 - $57,475. * Performance Pay: In addition to base pay, certified teaching staff are eligible for an additional $4,500 in Prop 301 performance pay.
To Qualify: * Bachelor's or more advanced degree from an accredited institution, AND * An Identity Verified Print (IVP) fingerprint clearance card through Arizona Department of Public Safety, or ability to obtain prior to start date, AND * Teaching certification through Arizona Department of Education: One of the following: • Elementary Certificate • Early Childhood Certificate • Special Education Certificate with an Early Childhood Endorsement AND * SEI, ESL or Bilingual Endorsement issued by Arizona Department of Education, within one year of hire. Arizona offers an alternative path to certification for those with a Bachelor's or more advanced degree who would like to pursue a career in teaching. Individuals pursuing a teaching career through this alternative pathway must enroll in a teacher preparation program approved by the Arizona Department of Education and obtain an Alternative Teaching Certificate to be eligible for hire.