Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Fair Lawn, 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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Humanities / Social Studies Teacher in a Small 4th-8th Progressive School

  • Newark, NJ (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, NJ (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Create lesson plans that reflect Discovery's teaching priorities: exploration, craftsmanship, and equity....

Special Education / Social Studies Teacher - Probationary (High School)

  • Yonkers, NY (12 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Yonkers, NY (12 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Start Date: 2023-09-01T00:00:00 End Date: 2023-05-05T00:00:00 Description: Syosset Central School District has a vacancy for a Probationary High School Special Education/Social Studies Teacher effective...

Anticipated Opening, Leave of Absence Social Studies Teacher

  • Bloomfield, NJ (9 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bloomfield, NJ (9 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Leave of Absence Social Studies Teacher Bloomfield Middle School Eff: November 3, 2025- April 17, 2026 QUALIFICATIONS: New Jersey Certifications: Social Studies Criminal History Review required POSTING...

Leave Replacement- High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Hasbrouck Heights, NJ (5 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hasbrouck Heights, NJ (5 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Social Studies Teacher-LEAVE REPLACEMENT Effective Dates: August 27, 2025-October 14, 2025 Per Diem Rate: $150 per day Qualifications: NJDOE Teacher of Social Studies Certification Required...

Teacher of Social Studies/ Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Leave Replacement) JobID: 1262 Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies - History Date Posted: 6/30/2025 Location: Fair Lawn...

Program Manager (High School Social Studies)

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

As an essential team member on the market-leading publisher in Advanced Placement education under the BFW Publishers imprint, the High School Program Manager for AP® Social Studies is responsible for...

Social Studies Teacher, Probationary (High School)

  • Eastchester, NY (15 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Eastchester, NY (15 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

experienced candidate to fill the probationary position of High School Social Studies Teacher....

Copy Of Social Studies Teacher (Grades 7-12)

  • Palisades Park, NJ (8 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Palisades Park, NJ (8 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop unit organization around historical problems, challenge students, and best utilize...

Social Studies Teacher (Leave Replacement)

  • Montville, NJ (13 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Montville, NJ (13 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Studies Teacher (Leave Replacement) Anticipated dates: August 25, 2025 - January 16, 2026 Qualifications/Requirements NJ Social Studies certification is required....

Anticipated Opening - Psychology/ Social Studies Teacher

  • Parsippany, NJ (15 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (15 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Studies preferred....

Middle School Social Studies Teacher 2025-2026

  • Bronx, NY (13 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (13 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 10 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...

Long Term Replacement: Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Kearny, NJ (12 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Kearny, NJ (12 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Long Term Replacement: Middle School Social Studies Teacher JobID: 3697 Position Type: Middle School Teaching - Grades 7/8/Social Studies - Grade 8 Date Posted: 6/26/2025 Location: To Be Determined...

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Utilize EL Education's approach to planning and delivering high-quality instruction to teach 3 sections of Social Studies each day Differentiate instruction using the most appropriate co-teaching model...

ELEMENTARY ELA and SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

  • Allendale, NJ (6 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Allendale, NJ (6 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

ELEMENTARY ELA and SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER Employer Allendale School District Location Allendale, NJ, US Salary Competitive categories Employer Allendale School District Location Allendale, NJ, US Salary...

[2025-2026] Social Studies Teacher - Middle School

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Company Description About KIPP NYC: KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and...

Demographic Data for Fair Lawn, NJ

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Social Studies Teacher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Fair Lawn, 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 Fair Lawn, NJ 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 Fair Lawn, 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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