Social Studies Teacher Jobs in West Boylston, MA

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

  • Fitchburg, MA (15 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fitchburg, MA (15 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

The Social Studies teacher prepares their students for collegiate-level studies both in their content and in their overall approach to learning....

8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

  • Harvard, MA (14 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Harvard, MA (14 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 2 days ago

The Bromfield Middle School is seeking an 8th-grade Social Studies teacher for the 2025-2026 school year....

Social Studies Teacher with Department Head Responsabilities

  • Framingham, MA (17 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (17 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 3 days ago

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Social Studies Teachers. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION: This position is classified as Exempt (Professional)....

Special Education Social Studies Teacher

  • Framingham, MA (17 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (17 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Special Education Social Studies Teacher Framingham Public Schools Walsh Middle School - Framingham, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Framingham Public Schools Job Details Job ID:5155521 Application...

Social Studies Teacher with Department Head Responsabilities

  • Framingham, MA (17 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (17 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 8 days ago

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Social Studies Teachers. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION: This position is classified as Exempt (Professional)....

Social Studies Teacher

  • Framingham, MA (17 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (17 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 14 days ago

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS WALSH MIDDLE SCHOOL TITLE: Social Studies Teacher 2025-2026 School Year POSITION SUMMARY: To provide direct instruction to students in Social Studies in order to deliver Framingham...

High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Athol, MA (24 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Athol, MA (24 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 27 days ago

The Athol-Royalston Regional School District is looking for a Social Studies teacher at AtholHigh School....

History/Social Studies Teacher (2025-2026 School Year) - Whitcomb Middle School

  • Marlborough, MA (11 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (11 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 28 days ago

Studies Teacher covering grades 6-8 SEI Endorsement on DESE License Required Knowledge of MA History and Social Science Curriculum Framework, Common Core State Standards, and the integration of reading...

JH Social Studies Teacher - Long Term Substitute

  • Acton, MA (21 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Acton, MA (21 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Grey Junior High School Date Available: 08/25/2025 Closing Date: until filled    The candidate will teach 2 sections of 7th grade Social Studies and 3 sections of 8th grade Social Studies....

Middle School Social Studies Teacher - 2025-26

  • Framingham, MA (17 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Framingham, MA (17 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

As a social studies teacher you'll create learning experiences that guide students to develop an in depth understanding of concepts....

Special Education Social Studies Teacher (2025-2026 SY)

  • Framingham, MA (17 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Framingham, MA (17 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Walsh Middle School TITLE: Special Education History Teacher Language and Learning Disabilities (LLD) Program 2025-2026 School Year POSITION SUMMARY: To provide direct...

Dual Language Portuguese Social Studies Teacher (2025-2026 SY)

  • Framingham, MA (17 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Framingham, MA (17 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Cameron Middle School TITLE: Dual Language Portuguese Social Studies Teacher 2025-2026 School Year POSITION SUMMARY : To provide direct instruction to students in Science in...

History/Social Studies Teacher - Leominster Academy/LCE

  • Leominster, MA (11 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Leominster, MA (11 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

LEOMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS LEOMINSTER ACADEMY/LEOMINSTER CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE Social Studies Teacher (Alternative Education - Leominster Academy [a 9-12 Virtual High School & Leominster Center for Excellence...

Social Studies Teacher - Secondary Level - 2025-2026 School Year

  • Leominster, MA (11 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Leominster, MA (11 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

Leominster Public Schools Leominster High School HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER 2025-2026 School Year Leominster High School is seeking a History/Social Studies teacher for a permanent position starting...

Anticipated SY26: Social Studies Teacher- Middle School

  • Southbridge, MA (24 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Southbridge, MA (24 miles from West Boylston, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

Background on Southbridge Public Schools Southbridge Public Schools (SPS) serves approximately 2,200 students in five schools and employs nearly 330 educators and staff. In January 2016, the...

Demographic Data for West Boylston, MA

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in West Boylston, MA

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

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers in West Boylston, MA 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 West Boylston, MA
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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