Social Studies Teacher Jobs

A Social Studies Teacher in secondary education instructs students on a range of subjects including history, geography, politics, economics, and culture, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of how societies function. They plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess students' progress, and provide feedback to help them improve. They also maintain discipline, ensure a safe and conducive learning environment, and communicate with parents or guardians about students' progress. They act as a guide to help students develop critical thinking skills, learn to analyze complex texts, and understand different perspectives.

Important skills for a Social Studies Teacher include strong communication and interpersonal skills, patience, creativity in lesson planning, and a deep understanding of the subjects they teach. They must also have excellent organization and classroom management skills. Typically, they need a Bachelor's degree in Education or Social Studies, and they must also have a state-issued certification or license to teach in public schools. Before becoming a Social Studies teacher, a person might have roles such as a Substitute Teacher, a Teacher's Assistant, or an Intern in an educational setting. These roles provide valuable experience in classroom management, lesson planning, and working with students.

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Job Description Career & Technical Education Instructor with CBI Endorsement POINTS OF INTEREST Four- day work week: Focus is open Monday through Thursday Stable, successful school environment...

High School Social Studies teacher at Southern High SchoolJOB ID 36840

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 hour ago

Studies teacher at Southern High SchoolJOB ID 36840 Description Plans, organizes and delivers the program ofinstruction based on approved curriculum; monitors, evaluates, and communicates student progress...

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Marion, KY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Marion, KY
  • 1 hour ago

Description Applications are being accepted for a middle school social studies teacher for the 2025-26 school year....

High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 1 hour ago

Description Elizabethtown Independent Schools is seeking a certified High School Social Studies Teacher for Elizabethtown High School....

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Marion, KY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Marion, KY
  • 7 hours ago

Applications are being accepted for a middle school social studies teacher for the 2025-26 school year. Candidates should hold proper Kentucky certification....

Social Studies Teacher - Substitute For Fmla

  • West Chester, OH
  • 7 hours ago
  • West Chester, OH
  • 7 hours ago

Description: Substitute Teacher - Social Studies, 1 FTE Job Summary: Dates needed 8/11/2025 - 9/14/2025, 7.75 hours per day....

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Southfield, MI
  • 11 hours ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 11 hours ago

Job Summary : We are seeking a passionate and dedicated 7th and 8th grade Social Studies Teacher to join our team....

Social Studies Teacher - Substitute For Fmla

  • Hamilton, OH
  • 11 hours ago
  • Hamilton, OH
  • 11 hours ago

Description: Substitute Teacher - Social Studies, 1 FTE Job Summary: Dates needed 8/11/2025 - 9/14/2025, 7.75 hours per day....

Social Studies Teacher

  • Mansfield, OH
  • 11 hours ago
  • Mansfield, OH
  • 11 hours ago

Studies Teacher position open for Mansfield Senior High School for the 2025-2026 school year....

Social Studies Teacher - Substitute For Fmla

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 11 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 11 hours ago

Description: Substitute Teacher - Social Studies, 1 FTE Job Summary: Dates needed 8/11/2025 - 9/14/2025, 7.75 hours per day....

Long-Term Substitute High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 11 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 11 hours ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/ Social Studies Date Posted: 7/11/2025 Location: Wyoming High School District:   Wyoming City Schools    Attachment(s): Enter file description...

Cloonan Middle School: Social Studies Teacher - Grade 6

  • Stamford, CT
  • 11 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 11 hours ago

Attachment(s): Social Studies Teacher.pdf...

BSMS Social Studies Teacher (6-8)

  • Madisonville, KY
  • 11 hours ago
  • Madisonville, KY
  • 11 hours ago

Organization Website Organization Address 320 S Seminary St Madisonville, KY 42431 Vacancy ID 20252026 - 00411 Position Category Middle School Classroom Instructor Title BSMS Social Studies Teacher...

Studies Teacher -Ramsey Middle School (2025-2026) Start Time 7:30 Description Plans, organizes and delivers the program of instruction based on approved curriculum; monitors, evaluates, and communicates...

High School Certified Social Studies Teacher

  • Powderly, KY
  • 11 hours ago
  • Powderly, KY
  • 11 hours ago

Description Social Studies teacher in grades 9-12Qualifications: 1) Kentucky certification to teach social studies grades 9-12.2) Experience and such alternatives to the above qualifications as the...

Social Studies Teacher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Social Study of Science and Technology
This course surveys canonical and recent theories and methods in science studies. We will organize our discussions around the concept of "reproduction," referring variously to:1. Scientific...
Social Studies of Bioscience and Biotech
In this course, social, ethical and clinical issues associated with the development of new biotechnologies and their integration into clinical practice is discussed. Basic scientists, clinicians,...
Becoming a Teacher
This course is for anyone thinking about becoming a teacher it will help you to decide if teaching is for you, give you a sense of what teaching is really like and help you to start writing your...

Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs Nationwide

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

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers offer the following education background
Master's Degree
48.3%
Bachelor's Degree
27.4%
Doctorate Degree
19.5%
High School or GED
1.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.5%
Associate's Degree
1.2%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Social Studies 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%


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