1st Grade Teacher

Position

1st Grade Teacher

2026-27 (July 8, 2026 - May 19, 2027)

Manzanita Elementary, Kingman, Arizona

July 8, 2026

• 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 100% by the District.
• A retirement pension through Arizona State Retirement System where 100% of your contributions are matched by the District.

• Base Pay
  :
  The district’s minimum and maximum new hire salary ranges include the contracted salary, determined by years of experience and higher education, plus state-funded Prop 301 money. The contracted salary combined with $9,000 in Prop 301 money creates the base wages for teachers, 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
  :
  Certified teaching staff are eligible for an additional $4,500 in Prop 301 performance pay.
• One-Time Critical Needs Stipends (all stipends pending appropriate teaching certification):
• Candidates offered and accepting critical needs teaching positions in math, science, and kindergarten may be eligible to receive a one-time $2,000 stipend.
• Candidates offered and accepting critical needs teaching positions in special education may be eligible to receive a one-time $5,000 stipend.
• Available Annual Stipends (annual stipends pending appropriate teaching certification):
• Special Education Teachers are eligible for a case management stipend in FY 2025-26 of up to $4,000.
• Special Education Teachers in ED-P classrooms are eligible for a stipend in FY 2025-26 of $10,000.

• Bachelor's or more advanced degree from an accredited institution.
• An Identity Verified Print fingerprint clearance card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety, or the ability to obtain one prior to the start date.
• Teaching certification through the Arizona Department of
  
  Education:
  
  Elementary Certificate, Early Childhood Certificate, Special Education Certificate with an Early Childhood Endorsement, and one of the following endorsements by 8/01/2028:
  Literacy K-5, Reading K-8, Reading K-12, or Reading Specialist K-12.
• SEI, ESL, or Bilingual Endorsement issued by the Arizona Department of Education within one year of hire.
• Alternative teaching certification for those with a bachelor’s or more advanced degree who pursue the approved teacher preparation program and obtain an Alternative Teaching Certificate.

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.