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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FLSA : Non-Exempt SALARY SCHEDULE : Hourly | Link to PAY GRADE : Hourly BENEFITS : Our employee benefits package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings...

High School Social Studies Teacher

  • CO
  • 4 days ago
  • CO
  • 4 days ago

High School Social Studies Teacher page is loaded High School Social Studies Teacher locations US - CO - Remote time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR110141 Job Description...

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Social Studies Teacher

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 8 days ago

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

Social Studies Teacher (Middle School)

  • Westminster, CO
  • 19 days ago
  • Westminster, CO
  • 19 days ago

Social Studies Teacher (Middle School) JobID: 4001 Position Type: Licensed - Secondary Level Date Posted: 7/31/2025 Location: JOHN E....

(2025-2026) Certified English and Social Studies Teacher

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 23 days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 23 days ago

Position: Licensed English and Social Studies Teacher School Year: 2025-2026 Location: Glenwood Springs High School Reports to: Glenwood Springs High School Principal Classification: Certified Exempt...

Endorsement in Social Studies Experience working with at-risk or adjudicated youth Experience with differentiated instruction; developing lessons/curriculum and providing differentiated instruction...

Emotional Support and Social Studies Teacher- TCHS Brandywine

  • Aurora, CO
  • 25 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 25 days ago

Emotional Support and Social Studies Teacher- TCHS Brandywine JobID: 3924 Position Type: Teaching Positions/Teacher - Emotional Support Date Posted: 7/23/2025 Location: IU TCHS - Brandywine Campus Closing...

Closing Date: 07/02/2025 Littleton High School Social Studies Teacher.72 FTE (.18 overage) .91 total FTE for the 2025-2026 school year....

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

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 90+ 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...

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

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 90+ 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....

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

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 90+ 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...

Social Studies Teacher (Part -Time)

  • Longmont, CO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Teacher Date Posted: 4/15/2025 Location: Westview Middle School Date Available: 2025/2026 School Year Closing Date: Open Until Filled    Westview...

Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher

  • Longmont, CO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: Middle / High School/ Teacher Date Posted: 4/1/2025 Location: Lyons Middle/Senior High School Date Available: 2025/2026 School Year Closing Date: 04/07/2025    In Lyons, we...

7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

  • Longmont, CO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Teacher Date Posted: 3/14/2025 Location: Thunder Valley K-8 School Date Available: 2025/2026 School Year Closing Date: 03/20/2025    Thunder Valley...

0.5 Foreign Language/ 0.5 Social Studies Teacher

  • Longmont, CO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: LaunchED/ Teacher Date Posted: 3/14/2025 Location: Learning Services Date Available: 2025/2026 School Year Closing Date: 03/20/2025    LaunchED Virtual Academy operates...

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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
48.3%
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 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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