Psychology Teacher Jobs

A Psychology Teacher in secondary education is responsible for teaching students the fundamentals of psychology, including human behavior, mental processes, and the workings of the brain. Their duties may involve developing lesson plans, creating and grading assessments, conducting experiments, advising students, and guiding class discussions. They may also be responsible for helping students understand the practical applications of psychology in everyday life and encouraging critical thinking. These professionals need to be knowledgeable in their field, and must possess excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Before becoming a Psychology Teacher, a professional might have roles such as a School Psychologist, where they provide psychological services to students to enhance their learning abilities and social skills. They might also work as a Guidance Counselor, assisting students with personal, educational, and career development. Another possible role is that of a Research Assistant in the field of psychology, where they would be involved in collecting and analyzing data, conducting literature reviews, and assisting in report and grant writing. To be a Psychology Teacher, one must have a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field, but a master's degree is usually preferred. Additionally, a teaching certification specific to the state they plan on teaching in is generally required.

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Memorial High School Psychology Teacher

  • Edmond Public Schools
  • Edmond, OK
  • 17 days ago
  • Edmond, OK
  • 17 days ago

MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY TEACHER JobID: 7800 Position Type: Certified:High School/High School Teacher Date Posted: 5/13/2026 Location: MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Additional Information: Show/Hide Job...

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Adjunct Psychology Instructor

  • State of South Carolina
  • Cheraw, SC
  • 20 days ago
  • Cheraw, SC
  • 20 days ago

Adjunct position will be teaching Psychology in-person in the prison....

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High School ACT Prep/Psychology Teacher (26-27)

  • Discovery Health Sciences Schools
  • Kenner, LA
  • 23 days ago
  • Kenner, LA
  • 23 days ago

Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy seeks a Bachelor's or Master's degree certified Elective Teacher to focus on ACT Prep and Psychology. 1+ years experience working with high school students in...

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Psychology Teacher-Secondary

  • Ridgewood Public Schools
  • Ridgewood, NJ
  • 23 days ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ
  • 23 days ago

Other Requirements: New Jersey K-12 Content Certification in Psychology (with Social Studies preferably as well) Must demonstrate knowledge of NJSLS in Social Studies Must demonstrate ability to differentiate...

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High School Psychology Teacher

  • VILLAGE SCHOOL
  • Houston, TX
  • 24 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 24 days ago

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrates expert knowledge of Psychology content and effective instructional practices....

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AP Psychology Teacher

  • Illinois Association Of School
  • Wheaton, IL
  • 27 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL
  • 27 days ago

AP Psychology teaching experience preferred Licensure: A valid Illinois Professional Education License (PEL) with Social Studies Endorsement preferred....

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Part Time High School Psychology Teacher (2665)

  • Rochester High School
  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • 28 days ago
  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • 28 days ago

PSYCHOLOGY TEACHER Rochester High School .7 FTE QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (CX) Bachelor's Degree in area of major study....

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Medium Term Substitute - Psychology Teacher

  • Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools
  • Savage, MN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Savage, MN
  • 30+ days ago

True Openings as of 4/29/2026 Medium Term Substitute - Psychology Teacher JobID: 7099 Position Type: High School Teacher/ Teacher Date Posted: 4/28/2026 Location: Prior Lake High School Date Available...

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Psychology Instructor - Part-time (Pool)

  • HERC
  • Newark, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newark, OH
  • 30+ days ago

Develop and implement engaging lesson plans, assignments, and assessments to support student learning....

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Psychology Instructor - ADJUNCT

  • State of South Carolina
  • Kingstree, SC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Kingstree, SC
  • 60+ days ago

Instruction includes hands on and theory, classroom management, and administrative tasks (reports, syllabus, lesson plan development). Prepare materials needed for course instruction and testing....

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Salary for Psychology Teacher Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Psychology Teachers offer the following education background
Master's Degree
48.0%
Bachelor's Degree
25.3%
Doctorate Degree
24.2%
Associate's Degree
0.9%
High School or GED
0.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.6%
Some High School
0.1%
Some College
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Psychology Teachers
Less than 1 year
34.2%
1-2 years
26.3%
None
18.7%
2-4 years
12.7%
6-8 years
5.1%
10+ years
3.0%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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