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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Leave Replacement Teacher - Social Studies Teacher

  • Teaneck, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Teaneck, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Leave Replacement Teacher - Social Studies Teacher JobID: 1699 Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 3/18/2025 Location: Teaneck High School Date Available: ASAP Closing Date...

Leave of Absence Special Education-Social Studies Teacher

  • Hightstown, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Hightstown, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Kreps Middle School Date Available: April-June, 2025 Closing Date: 04/02/2025 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL EDUCATION-SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER LOCATION: Melvin H....

Middle School Social Studies Teacher(s)

  • Howell, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Howell, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Middle School Social Studies Teacher(s) JobID: 3960 Position Type: Middle School Teaching Date Posted: 3/19/2025 Location: District Closing Date: 04/30/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Position Type: Middle School Teaching Date Posted: 3/21/2025 Location: Holland Middle School Closing Date: 03/30/2025    Description: Per the attached JOb Description Attachment(s): Social Studies...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Shamong, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Shamong, NJ
  • 4 days ago

NOTICE POSITION: (2) SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS (Special Education certification preferred) POSTING DATE: March 21, 2025 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled START DATE: September 1, 2025 NEW POSITION VACANCY...

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Chester, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Chester, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Studies Teacher 2025-2026 School Year Chester School District Black River Middle School Morris County K-12 Social Studies Certification or Grades 5-8 Social Studies Certification Tenured Track Position...

High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Caldwell, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Caldwell, NJ
  • 4 days ago

School West Caldwell, New Jersey High School Social Studies Teacher Tenure Track September, 2025 Appropriate NJ Certification Required Apply online at: www.applitrack.com/cwcboe/onlineapp...

Anticipated Opening 25-26: Social Studies Teacher (Grades 9-12)

  • Bound Brook, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Bound Brook, NJ
  • 4 days ago

group instruction as needed....

High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Pine Hill, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Pine Hill, NJ
  • 5 days ago

as Teacher of Social Studies...

Special Education Social Studies Teacher - High School Transition Program

  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities How You Can Make a Real Impact: Assess students individual abilities and create customized lessons plans Address specific Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and encourage skill-building...

Social Studies Teacher: Leave Replacement

  • West Orange, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • West Orange, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Position Type: Middle School Teacher/Social Studies Date Posted: 3/17/2025 Location: Roosevelt Closing Date: 03/26/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide Social Studies Leave Replacement Effective...

Social Studies Teachers Grades 6-8 (2)

  • Irvington, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Irvington, NJ
  • 9 days ago

Social Studies Teachers Grades 6-8 (2) JobID: 5335 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 3/13/2025 Location: University Middle School Closing Date: 06/20/2025   Additional...

Long-Term Substitute High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Bergenfield, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Bergenfield, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Long-Term Substitute High School Social Studies Teacher JobID: 3406 Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 3/13/2025 Location: Bergenfield High School Closing Date: 03/19/2025 Must hold appropriate...

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Bridgeton, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Bridgeton, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Middle School Social Studies Teacher JobID: 1637 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 2/21/2025 Location: Bridgeton School District Closing Date: 03/27/2025   Please...

Special Education Social Studies Teacher

  • Hightstown, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Hightstown, NJ
  • 11 days ago

Special Education Social Studies Teacher JobID: 2576 Position Type: Student Services/Special Education Date Posted: 3/11/2025 Location: Melvin H....

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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
48.4%
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 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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