Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

Kingman Unified School District #20, in Kingman, AZ, invites you to apply for the following certified teaching position for the 2026-27 school year.

Position: Kindergarten Teacher

Campus: Hualapai Elementary, Kingman, Arizona

School Year: 2026-27 (July 08, 2026 – May 19, 2027)

• 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.

• 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.)
• Salary range for candidates with up to four years of teaching experience: $45,575 - $55,475.
• Salary range for candidates with four or more years of teaching experience: $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.
• One‑Time Critical Needs Stipends (all critical needs stipends are 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 are pending appropriate teaching certification):
  • Special Education Teachers are eligible for a case management stipend in FY 2026‑27 of up to $4,000.
  • Special Education Teachers in ED‑P classrooms are eligible for a stipend in FY 2026‑27 of $10,000.

• 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 the start date.
• Teaching certification through Arizona Department of
  
  Education:
  
  Standard Professional Elementary, K‑8.
• 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.

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Jul 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Immediately

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

• Samuel Shadoan, HR Coordinator
• District Office
• Phone:
• Email: sshadoan

• Position Type: Full‑Time
• Salary: $45,575 to $57,475 per year