Social Studies Teacher Jobs in East Orange, NJ

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 - Middle School

  • Yonkers, NY (21 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Yonkers, NY (21 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

lesson plans, assignments, rubrics and other instructional materials and methodsUse consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroomUse technology...

High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Montville, NJ (12 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Montville, NJ (12 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Social Studies certification is required Strong background in History and Social Studies electives Familiarity with the use of technology and differentiated instruction Knowledge of effective non-traditional...

Studies Teacher: MUST provide one of the following certificate option below: Teacher of Social Studies Qualification for World Language Spanish Teacher: MUST provide the following certificate option...

Middle School 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher 2025-2026

  • Bronx, NY (15 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (15 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

and Technical Subjects, the Social Studies Teacher will design daily lesson plans that are responsive to diverse learning needs of all students including general education, students with disabilities...

Bilingual Social Studies Teachers Grades 9-12

  • New Brunswick, NJ (23 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (23 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Openings as of 4/21/2025 Bilingual Social Studies Teachers Grades 9-12 JobID: 12360 Position Type: High School Teaching/Bilingual/Bicultural Education Date Posted: 3/17/2025 Location: (HS) New Brunswick...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Millburn, NJ (5 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Millburn, NJ (5 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Studies Teacher Ten (10) Month Tenure -Track Position Position Location: Millburn High School Start Date: August 27, 2025 Experience in World History & US I preferred Apply on line only at www.applitrack.com...

Social Studies Teacher (Grades 5-8)

  • Paterson, NJ (9 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (9 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil....

HS Social Studies Teacher

  • Middlesex, NJ (20 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Middlesex, NJ (20 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

/Hide TEACHER OF SOCIAL STUDIES September 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 #2300 Teacher of Social Studies NJDOE CE, CEAS or Standard certificate required....

Social Studies Teacher

  • New Milford, NJ (14 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • New Milford, NJ (14 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

: Show/Hide Social Studies Teacher New Milford Public Schools, a growth-oriented, progressive district, has the following opening for the 2025-2026 school year: Social Studies Teacher for the 2025-2026...

Social Studies Teacher (Bilingual Preferred)

  • Perth Amboy, NJ (17 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ (17 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies - History Date Posted: 10/6/2023 Location: Perth Amboy High School   Must have Social Studies Teacher Certificate Attachment(s): TEACHER.doc...

Leave Replacement Social Studies Teacher

  • Bound Brook, NJ (22 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Bound Brook, NJ (22 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

group instruction as needed....

Social Studies Teacher - Tenure Track

  • Verona, NJ (4 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Verona, NJ (4 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Social Studies Teacher - Tenure Track JobID: 1150 Position Type: High School/Social Studies Date Posted: 2/4/2025 Location: Verona High School Date Available: 03/03/2025 Closing Date: 02/28/2025 Additional...

Anticipated: Middle School Social Studies Teacher (25-26 school year)

  • Warren, NJ (18 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (18 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Anticipated: Middle School Social Studies Teacher (25-26 school year) JobID: 933 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 4/16/2025 Location: Warren Middle School Date Available...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Jersey City, NJ (7 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (7 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Social Studies Teacher JobID: 6752 Position Type: Teaching Opportunities 2025/2026 School Year Date Posted: 4/15/2025 Location: Jersey City Public Schools Closing Date: 12/31/2025   Additional...

History & Social Studies Teacher, 8th Grade - Adventure in the City

  • New York, NY (11 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • New York, NY (11 miles from East Orange, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

History/Social Studies Teacher: 8th Grade Adventure in the City Summer Program Liberty LEADS is a NYC-based college access program that has served over 200 underrepresented children between 5th and...

Demographic Data for East Orange, NJ

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in East Orange, NJ

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

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers in East Orange, NJ 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 East Orange, NJ
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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