1St Grade Teacher

Kingman Unified School District invites you to apply for this full-time teaching position for the 2023-24 school year! Unique Benefits of Being a KUSD TeacherFour-day work week, Monday through ThursdayOpportunity for work/life balance with 148-day employment contractTwo-week breaks in the fall, winter and spring; one week off at Thanksgiving; six weeks off in the summerArizona state pensionPotential eligibility for student loan forgiveness under the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program after teaching full time for five complete and consecutive academic years (Please note that eligibility is determined by the U.S. Department of Education)Job Information School Year: 2023-2024Teaching Assignment: 1st Grade TeacherCampus: Black Mountain School, K-8 Minimum QualificationsBachelor's or more advanced degree from an accredited institutionAn Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card through Arizona Department of Public Safety, or ability to obtain prior to start dateRequired Arizona Teaching Certification: Standard Professional Elementary Certificate, Early Childhood Certificate, or Special Education Certificate with an Early Childhood EndorsementSEI, ESL or Bilingual Endorsement issued by Arizona Department of EducationArizona 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. Salary and BenefitsThe 2023-2024 salary range for teachers is $37,075-$48,975. In addition to base salary, teachers are eligible to earn $10,000 in 301 money.

The District also offers generous benefits including options for medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no out-of-pocket premium costs. Community/Other InformationKingman is located in northwestern Arizona in the Hualapai Valley between the Cerbat and Hualapai Mountain ranges. Kingman is known as "The Heart of Historic Route 66" and is ideally situated between Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and the Grand Canyon.