Social Studies Teacher Jobs in New Jersey

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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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...

Bilingual Secondary Social Studies Teacher

  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 17 hours ago
  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 17 hours ago

Bilingual Secondary Social Studies Teacher JobID: 427 Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies - History Date Posted: 7/1/2025 Location: Lakewood High School Closing Date: 08/01/2025 Additional...

HS Bilingual Social Studies Teacher

  • Vineland, NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Vineland, NJ
  • 18 hours ago

(s): HS Bilingual Social Studies...

Copy Of Social Studies Teacher (Grades 7-12)

  • Palisades Park, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Palisades Park, NJ
  • 1 day 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...

Long Term Substitute High School Special Education/Social Studies Teacher....

Social Studies Teacher (Leave Replacement)

  • Montville, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Montville, NJ
  • 2 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
  • 5 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Studies preferred....

High School Social Studies Teacher (Leave Replacement)

  • Columbus, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, NJ
  • 6 days ago

/Hide High School Social Studies Teacher (Leave Replacement) 2025/2026 School Year (January - March) Required NJ Certifications: NJ Social Studies Certification Terms of Employment: Leave Replacement...

Long Term Replacement: Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Kearny, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Kearny, NJ
  • 6 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...

Social Studies Teacher - Leave Replacement

  • Watchung, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Watchung, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Joanne Cadigan-Peters, Social Studies Department Chair, at .... We look forward to reviewing your application and learning how you can contribute to our academic community....

Social Studies Teacher- Leave Replacement

  • West Windsor, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • West Windsor, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Employ differentiated instruction techniques, as needed. Implement required accommodations and services as required by pupils' individualized education programs....

Middle School Social Studies Teacher for the 2025-2026 School Year

  • Cape May Court House, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Cape May Court House, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Middle School Social Studies Teacher for the 2025-2026 School Year JobID: 766 Position Type: Classroom Teacher/Middle School Social Studies Date Posted: 6/24/2025 Location: Middle School Closing Date...

Social Studies Teacher (Grade 5-8)

  • Guttenberg, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Guttenberg, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies - History Date Posted: 6/24/2025 Location: Anna L....

Teacher (Leave Replacement) 2025/2026 School Year (January - March) Required NJ Certifications: NJ Social Studies Certification Terms of Employment: Leave Replacement Salary following the established...

Special Education / Social Studies Teacher

  • West Orange, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • West Orange, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Studies Teacher Effective Dates: 2025-2026 Location: Liberty Middle School Requirements: NJ Teacher of Elementary K-6, Grades 5-8 Social Studies and NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities certificates...

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Social Studies Teacher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Social Study of Science and Technology
This course surveys canonical and recent theories and methods in science studies. We will organize our discussions around the concept of "reproduction," referring variously to:1. Scientific...
Social Studies of Bioscience and Biotech
In this course, social, ethical and clinical issues associated with the development of new biotechnologies and their integration into clinical practice is discussed. Basic scientists, clinicians,...
Becoming a Teacher
This course is for anyone thinking about becoming a teacher it will help you to decide if teaching is for you, give you a sense of what teaching is really like and help you to start writing your...

Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in New Jersey

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

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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