Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Delaware

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

  • Townsend, DE
  • 1 hour ago
  • Townsend, DE
  • 1 hour ago

School District    Social Studies Teacher Cantwell's Bridge Middle School POSITION OVERVIEW Under direction of the Building Principal, the Social Studies Teacher plans and provides for appropriate...

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Middletown, DE
  • 5 days ago
  • Middletown, DE
  • 5 days ago

Lead student/parent conferences with parents of advisees twice annually....

Middle School Social Studies Teacher (SY2025-2026)

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 13 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 13 days ago

Differentiates instruction for students based upon need and works with students and other teachers in inclusive settings....

2025-2026 Social Studies Teacher

  • Dover, DE
  • 13 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 13 days ago

District    Description: Social Studies Teacher Terms of Employment: 10 month employee (temporary if hired after contractual start date for teachers) Reports to: Building Principal Salary:...

Middle School Social Studies Teacher (25-26 SY)

  • New Castle, DE
  • 13 days ago
  • New Castle, DE
  • 13 days ago

Position Type: Middle School/ Social Studies Date Posted: 1/31/2025 Location: Charter School of New Castle (High-Needs School) Date Available: August 2025 District:   Charter School of New Castle...

High School Social Studies Teacher (SY2025-2026)

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 13 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 13 days ago

Position Type: High School/ Social Studies Date Posted: 3/31/2025 Location: Odyssey Charter School Date Available: August 2025 District:   Odyssey Charter School    HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES...

Elementary ELA/Social Studies Teacher

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 13 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 13 days ago

Position Type: Elementary School/ English Learners Date Posted: 6/23/2025 Location: Academia Antonia Alonso District:   Academia Antonia Alonso    Attachment(s): K-5 English Immersion...

Middle School Science/Social Studies Teacher

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 13 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 13 days ago

Instructional Process: Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the school goals and objectives, Delaware State Standards and the Common Core State Standards....

2025-2026 Special Education Social Studies Teacher

  • Laurel, DE
  • 13 days ago
  • Laurel, DE
  • 13 days ago

Dual certification in Secondary Social Studies (1544) required. 4. Applicant must demonstrate a level of knowledge and/or experience appropriate to the position. 5....

High School Social Studies Teacher (24-25)

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 13 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 13 days ago

About the team For this High School Social Studies Teacher position, youll be working for our high school in Wilmington, Delaware called Freire Charter School Wilmington (8th-12th Grade): Freire is...

25-26 School Year - Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Dover, DE
  • 13 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 13 days ago

We strive to develop lifelong passionate learners and responsible citizens, through a Responsive Classroom approach....

SY 25-26 - Middle School - Social Studies Teacher - Special Education

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 13 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 13 days ago

Middle School Date Available: August 2025 Closing Date: Until Filled District:   Red Clay Consolidated School District    Social Studies Teacher - Special Education OVERVIEW: Alexis I. du...

High School Social Studies Teacher (25-26 SY)

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 13 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 13 days ago

page: About the team For this High School Social Studies Teacher position, youll be working for our high school in Wilmington, Delaware called Freire Charter School Wilmington (8th-12th Grade): Freire...

SY 25-26 - Middle and High School - Social Studies Teacher

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 16 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 16 days ago

in Social Studies....

SY 25-26 - Middle School - Social Studies Teacher

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 16 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 16 days ago

SY 25-26 - Middle School - Social Studies Teacher JobID: 32105 Position Type: Middle School/Social Studies Date Posted: 6/27/2025 Location: Conrad Schools of Science Date Available: August 2025 Closing...

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Delaware

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

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers in Delaware 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 Delaware
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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