Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Arizona

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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High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Rio Rico, AZ
  • 10 hours ago
  • Rio Rico, AZ
  • 10 hours ago

plans and assessments promote state standards as outlined in the approved instructional calendar; and Responsible for demonstrated student growth and achievement....

High School Social Studies (World Hist/Geo)Teacher

  • Nogales, AZ
  • 20 hours ago
  • Nogales, AZ
  • 20 hours ago

Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress....

2025-26 Social Studies Teacher - Night High School .56 - Sweetwater

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 5 days ago

Social Studies Teacher - Night High School Location: Sweetwater Community FTE:.56 Interim Position Dates: 7/25/2025 - 5/22/2026 * contingent on quarterly enrollment * Purpose Statement The job of Teacher...

Middle School Social Studies Teacher - Sinagua Middle School 2025-2026SY

  • Flagstaff, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Flagstaff, AZ
  • 5 days ago

/Hide FLAGSTAFF UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 Job Description Position Title: Middle School Social Studies Teacher Department: Sinagua Middle School Supervisor: Building Principal 2025-2026 School Year...

Spanish Immersion Grades 7 & 8 - Social Studies Teacher Location: Desert Shadows Middle School FTE:.5 Non Interim Position Dates: 7/25/2025 - 5/22/2026 Purpose Statement The job of a Spanish Immersion...

25-26 Jh Social Studies Teacher

  • Show Low, AZ
  • 8 days ago
  • Show Low, AZ
  • 8 days ago

plans describing daily learning experiences correlated with approved curriculum and State and District standards- Use available technology to enhance learning ie Beyond Textbooks- Use district and...

SY 25/26 - High School Teacher - Social Studies

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 9 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 9 days ago

Studies REQUIRED Bachelor’s Degree REQUIRED Arizona Teacher Certificate REQUIRED Teaching experience at the secondary education level Teachers are on site in our Chandler, AZ five days a week!...

2025-26 Social Studies Teacher - Sunrise MS

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 12 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 12 days ago

Social Studies Teacher Location: Sunrise Middle School FTE: 1.0 Non-Interim Position Dates: 7/26/2025 - 5/22/2026 Purpose Statement The job of Teacher - Middle School is done for the purpose/s of providing...

High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Tonopah, AZ
  • 14 days ago
  • Tonopah, AZ
  • 14 days ago

Position: High School Social Studies Teacher Type: Public Location: Rural Job ID: 128322 County: Southwest Maricopa Posted: April 14, 2025 Contact Information: Saddle Mountain Unified School District...

2025-2026 Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 15 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 15 days ago

group instruction as needed....

7th Grade English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies Teacher - Anticipated - 25/26 SY JobID: 8729 Position Type: Teacher - 6-8/Language Arts Date Posted: 4/8/2025 Location: Ben Furlong Education...

7th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher - Anticipated

  • Tempe, AZ
  • 16 days ago
  • Tempe, AZ
  • 16 days ago

7th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher - Anticipated - 25/26 SY JobID: 8726 Position Type: Teacher - 6-8/Social Studies Date Posted: 4/8/2025 Location: Akimel A-al Middle Job Description: The Teacher...

Social Studies Teacher 1.0FTE - 2025-2026 School Year

  • Tolleson, AZ
  • 16 days ago
  • Tolleson, AZ
  • 16 days ago

4/13/2025 Social Studies Teacher 1.0FTE - 2025-2026 School Year JobID: 5935 Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 3/30/2025 Location: La Joya Community HS Closing Date: Until...

Middle School Science-Social Studies Teacher

  • Ash Fork, AZ
  • 16 days ago
  • Ash Fork, AZ
  • 16 days ago

District Email Job Description: We are looking for an energetic Science/Social Studies Teacher to foster and facilitate the intellectual and social development of the children....

7th Grade Social Studies Teacher 25/26 SY

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 17 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 17 days ago

Assesses student needs and develops, implements and evaluates daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials....

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Arizona

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

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers in Arizona offer the following education background
Master's Degree
48.4%
Bachelor's Degree
27.3%
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 in Arizona
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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