4th Grade Teacher (2026 474) 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 Manzanita Elementary School in Kingman, AZ.
Principal Ward notes, "Our staffs' dedicated efforts, coupled with strong community and parental support, contribute to our overall success, positive reputation, and consistent achievement. We are very proud of our tradition of excellence, and we strongly feel that our school is a wonderful place for children to learn and grow." Manzanita, home of the DRAGONs, is an all-day kindergarten through 5th grade school with an established team of oustanding educators who are committed to students. The school offers many rigorous academic programs that are designed to address the individual differences and needs of the students. The campus offers self-contained accelerated/gifted classrooms in first through fifth grade and a magnet program for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. With so many programs offered to showcase students' talents and skills, Manzanita is proud of their traditions they have set in place to continue to let children learn and grow in a wonderful atmosphere.
Requirements / Qualifications
Kingman Unified School District #20, in Kingman, AZ, invites you to apply for the following certified teaching position for the 2025-26 school year. Position: 4th Grade Teacher Campus: Manzanita Elementary School Year: 2025-26 (July 9, 2025-May 20, 2026) 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 * An Identity Verified Print (IVP) fingerprint clearance card through Arizona Department of Public Safety, or ability to obtain prior to start date * Teaching certification through Arizona Department of Education: Elementary Certificate * 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
Kingman Unified School District #20, in Kingman, AZ, invites you to apply for the following certified teaching position for the 2025-26 school year. Position: 4th Grade Teacher Campus: Manzanita Elementary School Year: 2025-26 (July 9, 2025-May 20, 2026) 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 * An Identity Verified Print (IVP) fingerprint clearance card through Arizona Department of Public Safety, or ability to obtain prior to start date * Teaching certification through Arizona Department of Education: Elementary Certificate * 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.