Kindergarten Teacher

Cerbat Elementary; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

4-day weeks

148-day contract

13 weeks off

Job summary

Cerbat Elementary in Kingman, AZ is hiring a Kindergarten Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This position is on-site at Cerbat Elementary and requires a valid AZ teaching certificate with SEI/ESL endorsement within one year of hire.

Expect a 4-day work week, 148-day contract, and strong support for professional growth, along with district-provided health insurance options and a teacher pension matching program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• IVP fingerprint clearance card or ability to obtain by start date.
• Arizona Department of Education Standard Professional Elementary K-8 teaching certification.
• SEI, ESL, or Bilingual Endorsement within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach Kindergarten lessons to early learners on Cerbat Elementary campus.
• Participate in professional development and district trainings as part of the school community.

Skills

IVP fingerprint clearance

Arizona teaching certification

SEI/ESL endorsement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kindergarten Teacher

Kingman Unified School District #20 Cerbat Elementary - Kingman, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kingman Unified School District 20

Job Details

Job ID: 5872385

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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: Cerbat Elementary

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

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 representedby the salary ranges.

• 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.

• 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.

To Qualify:

• Bachelor's or more advanced degree from an accredited institution, AND
• An Identity Verified Print (IVP) fingerprint clearance card through Arizona Department of Public Safety, or ability to obtain prior to start date, AND
• Teaching certification through Arizona Department of Education: Standard Professional Elementary, K-8, AND
• 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.

Community/Other Information

Kingman Unified School District servesover 7,000 PreK-12th grade students and families across 12 campuses, offering online and in-person educational opportunities. What makes KUSD unique? The District is invested in supporting students in finding the pathway that is unique to them, whether it is a more traditional educational path with an eye toward college, or a pathway that focuses on the trades and leaving school career-ready.

The town of Kingman, Arizona 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, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Havasu City.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $45,575 to $57,475 Per Year

Welcome to Cerbat Elementary

Principal's MessageRam Families,Cerbat Elementary school is a place where we all come together to learn. The school is organized and designed to facilitate and enable teachers to teach and students to learn.Cerbat's educational goal to provide students with an educational foundation for lifelong success. The ultimate goal is to encourage students that learning is fun and that they develop a love for learning.Positive attitudes toward school and long term changes in behavior are the behavioral goals for each student on our campus. Students are taught to respect themselves and others. They are given many opportunities to develop and demonstrate self-discipline and responsibility.Award assemblies are held at the end of each grading period. Positive behavior and performance is recognized through a variety of awards such as Ramtastic Citizen and most improved student.Cerbat's school’s climate is exemplary. Classroom and school program reflect the school’s strong emphasis on learning. The school’s community total support for quality education at Cerbat is impressive. We believe that the school’s climate will enable each student to experience personal success and develop into lifelong learners.Welcome to a new year Cerbat Rams! Let’s have this school year be the best one yet!

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Samuel Shadoan , HR Coordinator
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]