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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Part Time English & Social Studies Teacher

  • Castle Pines, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Castle Pines, CO
  • 3 days ago

Part Time English & Social Studies Teacher Flexible Schedule | No Lesson Planning or Outside Work | One-to-One Instruction At Brightmont Academy, we believe in redefining what it means to teach!...

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

  • Pueblo, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 3 days ago

25 - Social Studies Teacher (2025 - 2026 School Year) JobID: 10371 Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 3/19/2025 Location: Central High School Closing Date: 04/01/2025  ...

Social Studies Teacher - West Middle School

  • Englewood, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Englewood, CO
  • 4 days ago

Social Studies Teacher - West Middle School Employer Cherry Creek School District No. 5 Location Englewood, CO, US Salary Competitive categories Employer Cherry Creek School District No. 5 Location...

Social Studies Teacher - Horizon Community Middle School

  • Englewood, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Englewood, CO
  • 4 days ago

Social Studies Teacher - Horizon Community Middle School Employer Cherry Creek School District No. 5 Location Englewood, CO, US Salary Competitive categories Employer Cherry Creek School District No...

Social Studies Teacher - Campus Middle School

  • Englewood, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Englewood, CO
  • 4 days ago

Social Studies Teacher - Campus Middle School Employer Cherry Creek School District No. 5 Location Englewood, CO, US Salary Competitive categories Employer Cherry Creek School District No. 5 Location...

High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Peyton, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Peyton, CO
  • 4 days ago

High School Social Studies Teacher JobID: 18727 Position Type: Teaching - High School/Social Studies Date Posted: 3/17/2025 Location: Falcon High School Date Available: 07/28/2025 Closing Date: When...

Social Studies Teacher - Infinity Middle School

  • Englewood, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Englewood, CO
  • 5 days ago

Social Studies Teacher - Infinity Middle School Employer Cherry Creek School District No. 5 Location Englewood, CO, US Salary Competitive categories Employer Cherry Creek School District No. 5 Location...

Upper Elementary Social Studies Teacher

  • Denver, CO
  • 7 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 7 days ago

Do you possess the brilliance, enthusiasm, and innovation to transform social studies into a thrilling adventure that is both fun and challenging for students?...

Middle School Social Studies Teacher - School Year 2025-2026

  • Parker, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Parker, CO
  • 8 days ago

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

Middle School Social Studies Teacher Part Time 20-24 Hours Global Village Academy is an innovative charter school....

0.5 Foreign Language/ 0.5 Social Studies Teacher

  • Longmont, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 9 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...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Longmont, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 9 days ago

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Teacher Date Posted: 3/14/2025 Location: Westview Middle School Date Available: 2025/2026 School Year Closing Date: 03/20/2025    Westview Middle...

7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

  • Longmont, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 9 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...

Teacher- Secondary Social Studies (Applicant Pool)

  • Parachute, CO
  • 11 days ago
  • Parachute, CO
  • 11 days ago

Garfield County School District No. 16 Teacher- Secondary Social Studies (Applicant Pool) in Parachute , Colorado Job Title: Teacher - Secondary Social Studies (Applicant Pool) Job Family: Certified...

Social Studies Teacher at KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy (25/26)

  • Denver, CO
  • 15 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 15 days ago

KIPP Colorado Social Studies Teacher at KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy (25/26) in Denver , Colorado This is for the coming, 25/26 School Year!...

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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
27.3%
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 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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