Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Missouri

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 2025-2026

  • Florissant, MO
  • 19 hours ago
  • Florissant, MO
  • 19 hours ago

Duties MO certification required: Social Studies 5-9, Elementary 1-6 or 1-8 (6th grade only) Now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 School year....

High School Social Studies Teacher 2025-2026

  • Florissant, MO
  • 19 hours ago
  • Florissant, MO
  • 19 hours ago

Duties MO certification required: Social Studies 5-9, or 9-12 Now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year....

Social Studies Teacher - Lindbergh High School

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago

Social Studies Teacher - Lindbergh High School First Day: 8/4/2025 Base Teacher's Salary of $45,058 for 2025-2026 School Year Full benefits included Required Missouri Certificate: Social Studies 9-12...

7th-8th grade Social Studies Teacher

  • Kirksville, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Kirksville, MO
  • 3 days ago

KIRKSVILLE R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION TITLE: 7 th – 8 th Social Studies Teacher MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED: *Current Missouri DESE Certification for the appropriate assigned instructional...

Secondary Social Studies Teacher (Northeast High)

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 11 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 11 days ago

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Job Description Job Title: Secondary Social Studies Teacher Job Title Code: 870 Salary Grade: T01 -T06 Department: Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development Reports...

2025-2026 High School Social Studies Teacher - Park Hill South High School

  • Riverside, MO
  • 12 days ago
  • Riverside, MO
  • 12 days ago

2025-2026 High School Social Studies Teacher - Park Hill South High School Park Hill School District Park Hill South High School - Riverside, Missouri This job is also posted in Park Hill School District...

Ritenour Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 17 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 17 days ago

Studies Teacher QUALIFICATIONS: Middle School Social Studies Certification is required....

High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Miller, MO
  • 18 days ago
  • Miller, MO
  • 18 days ago

High School Social Studies Teacher Miller R-II School District Miller Junior/Senior High School - Miller, Missouri Job Details Job ID:5019202 Application Deadline:Posted until filled Posted:Mar 5, 2025...

Social Studies Teacher-Middle School

  • Lebanon, MO
  • 25 days ago
  • Lebanon, MO
  • 25 days ago

Must have the ability to write clearly and complete lesson plans....

Social Studies Teacher

  • Troy, MO
  • 26 days ago
  • Troy, MO
  • 26 days ago

SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER Lincoln County R-III School District Troy Buchanan High School - Troy, Missouri This job is also posted in Lincoln County R-III School District Job Details Job ID:5002493 Application...

2025-2026 Social Studies Teacher-Middle Level

  • Liberty, MO
  • 26 days ago
  • Liberty, MO
  • 26 days ago

2025-2026 Social Studies Teacher-Middle Level Liberty School District 53 Middle School - Liberty, Missouri This job is also posted in Liberty Public Schools Job Details Job ID:5003563 Application Deadline...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Cedar Hill, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cedar Hill, MO
  • 30+ days ago

Social Studies Teacher Northwest School District R1 Northwest High School - Cedar Hill, Missouri This job is also posted in Northwest R-1 School District Job Details Job ID:4996751 Application Deadline...

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • MO
  • 30+ days ago

Middle School Social Studies Teacher page is loaded Middle School Social Studies Teacher locations US - MO - Remote time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR106769 Job Description...

2025-26 Secondary Social Studies Teacher (Pool Hire -Now)

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 30+ days ago

2025-26 Secondary Social Studies Teacher (Pool Hire -Now) North Kansas City Schools DISTRICT WIDE - Kansas City, Missouri Job Details Job ID:4766950 Application Deadline:Posted until filled Re-Posted...

Middle School - Social Studies Teacher - Holman Middle School - 2025-2026

  • Saint Ann, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Ann, MO
  • 30+ days ago

Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning....

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Missouri

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

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers in Missouri 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 Missouri
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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