Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Colorado

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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Social Studies Teacher

  • Greeley, CO
  • 11 hours ago
  • Greeley, CO
  • 11 hours ago

Openings as of 6/13/2025 Social Studies Teacher, Northridge High School JobID: 15085 Position Type: Secondary School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 6/10/2025 Location: Northridge High School Closing...

Social Studies Teachers 2025 (Anticipated Vacancies)

  • Westminster, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Westminster, CO
  • 1 day ago

Social Studies Teachers 2025 (Anticipated Vacancies) JobID: 3891 Position Type: Licensed - Secondary Level Date Posted: 1/9/2025 Location: DISTRICT WIDE Closing Date: Until filled   Additional...

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Thornton, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Thornton, CO
  • 1 day ago

Perform integrated and trans-curriculum lesson planning in collaboration with student's classroom teachers....

2025/2026 Social Studies Teacher, Durango High School 1.0 FTE

  • Durango, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Durango, CO
  • 9 days ago

Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications for a Social Studies Teacher at Durango High School for the 2025/2026 school year....

Social Studies Teacher - Secondary

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 11 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 11 days ago

plans and instructional materials to meet the needs ofstudents.Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the availabletime for instruction.Supervise students in out-of-classroom...

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus | Social Studies Teacher | 4-Day Student Week | 191-Day Agreement Commerce City, CO NOW HIRING - 4-Day School Week: Social Studies Teacher Join an Award-Winning Team of Professionals...

25 - Social Studies Teacher (2025 - 2026 School Year)

  • Pueblo, CO
  • 16 days ago
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 16 days ago

Core State standards to plan instruction....

Social Studies Teacher, Littleton High School (.72 FTE)

  • Littleton, CO
  • 18 days ago
  • Littleton, CO
  • 18 days ago

School Social Studies Teacher.72 FTE (~25 hours/week) "Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you."...

Social Studies Teacher - 2025-2026 School Year

  • Thornton, CO
  • 27 days ago
  • Thornton, CO
  • 27 days ago

Openings as of 5/17/2025 Social Studies Teacher - 2025-2026 School Year JobID: 12516 Position Type: Teaching: Secondary/Teacher-Social Studies Date Posted: 5/13/2025 Location: Rocky Top Middle School...

(2025-2026) Certified 5th Grade Social Studies Teacher - Part Time

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Position: Licensed 5th Grade Social Studies Teacher School Year: 2025-2026 Location: Basalt Middle School Reports to: Basalt Middle School Principal Classification: Certified Exempt - Part-Time (0.5...

State Teacher I - Social Studies Teacher - Grand Mesa Youth Services Center - Grand Junction Salary $70,140.00 Annually Location Grand Junction, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number IKA 01078 4/25/25 Department...

(2025-2026) Certified Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator and Social Studies Teacher

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 45+ days ago

As Social Studies Teacher: Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons in subjects such as U.S. History, World History, Civics, or Economics....

6th Grade Social Studies Teacher

  • Greeley, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Greeley, CO
  • 45+ days ago

Openings as of 4/19/2025 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher, McAuliffe STEM Academy (2025-2026 School Year) JobID: 14924 Position Type: Elementary/PK-8 School Teaching/Middle - Grades 6, 7, 8 Date Posted...

7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

  • Greeley, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Greeley, CO
  • 45+ days ago

Openings as of 4/19/2025 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering (2025-2026 School Year) JobID: 14847 Position Type: Secondary School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted...

(2025-2026) Certified 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 60+ days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 60+ days ago

Position Overview As a Secondary Social Studies Teacher, you will play a vital role in our collaborative team, inspiring a passion for learning, critical thinking, and active engagement in the social...

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Colorado

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

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers in Colorado offer the following education background
Master's Degree
48.4%
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 in Colorado
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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