Job Information

This regular, full-time teaching position for the 2019-2020 school year is at Kingman Unified School District's Cerbat Elementary in Kingman, Az. KUSD teachers enjoy many benefits including a four-day work week and a “45-10” school calendar that features three, two-week breaks in the Fall, Winter, and Spring as well as seven weeks off in the summer! The Monday through Thursday work week and 148-day contract provide for a work-life balance difficult to match.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful applicant will have or be able to obtain a valid State of Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card and valid Arizona Teaching Certificate with any applicable endorsements specific to the position. Arizona offers an alternative path to certification for those with a Bachelor's degree who would like to pursue a career in teaching.

Salary and Benefits

The 2019-2020 salary range for teachers is $35,310-$47,210. In addition to base salary, teachers are eligible to earn approximately $5,000-$7,000 in 301 money.

Candidates offered and accepting critical needs teaching positions in math, science, and kindergarten will receive a one-time $2,000 stipend for the 2019-20 school year. Candidates offered and accepting critical needs teaching positions in special education will receive a one-time $5,000 stipend for the 2019-20 school year and are eligible for an additional case management stipend of up to $4,000.  All critical needs stipends are pending appropriate Arizona certification.

The District also offers generous benefits including an option for medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no out-of-pocket premium costs.

Community/Other Information

Kingman 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. KUSD’s 2019-2020 school year for students begins July 24, 2019, and ends May 21, 2020.