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Job Description
Kindergarten Teacher
Kingman Unified School District #20
Black Mountain School - Golden Valley, Arizona This job is also posted in Kingman Unified School District 20
Job Details
Job ID:
5770909
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Jul 8, 2026
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:
Black Mountain
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 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:
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 serves over 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 Black Mountain School
Principal's Message Hello Black Mountain Families, I would like to introduce myself, I am Daniel Emborsky and I am Honored and Excited to be your New Black Mountain School Principal. I have lived here in Golden Valley for 16 years. My drive is to provide all students and families of our community with the best Education and Opportunities possible. I am proud to be a Panther and support the Panther
P.R.I.D.E
(Positive, Respectful, Intellectual, Dedicated, & Engaged). Black Mountain starts a new journey this year as we start to implement the Cambridge Curriculum and Model in our Middle School grades. Our goal is to be an All Cambridge Curriculum School in the next five years. We will work endlessly to Provide the best educational opportunities for all our students. Cambridge brings with it an excellent
Model of Learner Attributes:
Confident, Responsible, Reflective, Innovative, and Engaged. So, on behalf of the staff at Black Mountain School, I am happy to welcome you to the 2022-2023 school year! We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure our children can achieve their highest potential. We recognize that in order to be successful in school, our children need support from both the home and school. We know a strong partnership with you will make a great difference in your child's education. As partners, we share the responsibility for our children's success and want you to know that we will do our very best to carry out our responsibilities. We ask that you guide and support your child's learning by ensuring that he/she: Attends school daily and arrives on time, ready for the day's learning experience. Completes all homework assignments given by teachers. Reads daily to develop a love for reading and to improve literacy skills. Shares school experiences with you so that you are aware of his/her school life. Informs you if he/she needs additional support in any area or subject. Knows that you expect him/her to succeed in school and do their very best. Please consider volunteering when possible, as our school can greatly benefit from your involvement and contributions to the school's activities and its operations. We seek volunteers to help us with the following activities: Teacher-led instructional support, usually in the classroom. Reading with children who need extra help. School-wide events. Student recognition events. Participation in our PTVO group. I am attaching a copy of our school handbook so that you and your child can review it together and fully understand the school rules and procedures. This handbook will be available online on our KUSD web page, also we will be reviewing the handbook the first days of school with your children to ensure everyone is fully informed of the rules and expectations. If you have any questions about the rules and expectations please feel free to contact me and I will answer any of your questions. The wonderful Black Mountain staff and I feel privileged to be a part of this school family. We thank you for your support and look forward to meeting you. Together we can Succeed at Anything!!!
Job Requirements
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
