Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Olympia Fields, IL

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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Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Gary, IN (18 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Gary, IN (18 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Create lesson plans and materials for class activities following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and school....

8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

  • Burbank, IL (16 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Burbank, IL (16 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 9 days ago

8th Grade Social Studies Teacher Burbank School District 111 LIBERTY - Burbank, Illinois This job is also posted in Burbank School District 111 Job Details Job ID:5199718 Application Deadline:Posted...

25-26 SY - Middle School 5th Grade Homeroom & Social Studies Teacher - St. Leonard School - Berwyn - VIC. III

  • Berwyn, IL (22 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Berwyn, IL (22 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 11 days ago

The 5th grade teaching position is a combination of Religion, ELA, and Social Studies....

High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Gary, IN (18 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Gary, IN (18 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Foster favorable school/community relationships by: Informing parents of classroom goals, objectives and materials Conducting parent conferences Reporting progress of students....

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Manhattan, IL (16 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Manhattan, IL (16 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 19 days ago

certification with endorsement in Social Studies...

Social Studies Teacher - Middle School

  • Saint John, IN (12 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Saint John, IN (12 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 25 days ago

We are seeking an innovative social studies teacher to work with our middle school (grades 6-8) social studies program....

MS Social Studies Teacher

  • New Chicago, IN (23 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • New Chicago, IN (23 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Social Studies Date Posted: 6/2/2025 Location: River Forest Middle School Closing Date: 06/16/2025    Attachment(s): MS Social Studies Teacher...

25-26 SY - 4 & 5 Grade Social Studies Teacher - St. Mary School - Riverside - VIC. V

  • Riverside, IL (23 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Riverside, IL (23 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

School Website Catholic School Search The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the...

Social Studies Teacher - High School

  • Munster, IN (9 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Munster, IN (9 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Purpose of Position: The primary function of a teacher is to provide an engaging, quality educational experience for the students in his/her class. A teacher's role is to encourage students to...

6th Grade Social Studies Teacher

  • Glenwood, IL (4 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Glenwood, IL (4 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Duties PROFESSIONAL - TEACHER POSITION: Teacher REPORTS TO: Principal JOB FUNCTION: To lead students toward fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and...

Junior High Social Studies Teacher

  • Justice, IL (17 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Justice, IL (17 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Duties JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Junior High Middle School Social Studies Teacher REPORTS TO: Building Principal PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITY: Instructional Planning & Knowledge of Subject Matter 1) Establishes...

Interim HS Social Studies Teacher

  • New Chicago, IN (23 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • New Chicago, IN (23 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

History Date Posted: 3/12/2025 Location: River Forest High School Closing Date: 03/21/2025    Attachment(s): Interim High School Social Studies Teacher...

High School Social Studies Teacher

  • New Chicago, IN (23 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • New Chicago, IN (23 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

History Date Posted: 2/27/2025 Location: River Forest High School Closing Date: 03/10/2025    Attachment(s): High School Social Studies Teacher...

Art / Social Studies Teacher

  • Palos Heights, IL (10 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Palos Heights, IL (10 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: Middle School Teaching Date Posted: 2/18/2025 Location: Palos South Middle School Date Available: August 2025 Closing Date: Open until filled.    Illinois Professional...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Hinsdale, IL (23 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Hinsdale, IL (23 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Social Studies Date Posted: 3/3/2025 Location: Hinsdale Middle School Date Available: August, 2025 Closing Date: open until filled    Please see attached...

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Olympia Fields, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers in Olympia Fields, IL 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 Olympia Fields, IL
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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