Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Long Island City, NY

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

  • Bogota, NJ (10 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Bogota, NJ (10 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 17 hours ago

group instruction as needed....

Social Studies Teacher - Leave Replacement

  • Woodmere, NY (14 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodmere, NY (14 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Start Date: 2024-08-29T00:00:00 End Date: 2024-06-28T00:00:00 Description: Hewlett High School has an anticipated vacancy for a full time Social Studies leave replacement....

Social Studies Teacher - 7-12 Certification

  • Yonkers, NY (14 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Yonkers, NY (14 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

lesson plans, assignments, rubrics and other instructional materials and methodsUse technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication and ensure student engagementMeasure student achievement...

Special Education Social Studies Teacher - Dual Certified - Probationary

  • Mamaroneck, NY (17 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mamaroneck, NY (17 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Job Number: MAMN... Start Date: 2021-09-03T00:00:00 End Date: 2021-09-15T00:00:00 Description: Application Type Name: Teacher District Name: Mamaroneck Region Name: Lower Hudson Valley Salary...

Social Studies Teacher Long-Term Substitute/Leave Replacement

  • Mamaroneck, NY (17 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mamaroneck, NY (17 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Job Number: MAMN... Start Date: 2022-05-16T00:00:00 End Date: 2022-01-31T00:00:00 Description: Application Type Name: Teacher District Name: Mamaroneck Region Name: Lower Hudson Valley Salary...

Middle School 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher 2025-2026

  • Bronx, NY (5 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (5 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 8 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...

Social Studies Teacher (Grades 5-8)

  • Paterson, NJ (16 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (16 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 12 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....

Social Studies Teacher

  • New Milford, NJ (13 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • New Milford, NJ (13 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 12 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 (23 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ (23 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 12 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...

Social Studies Teacher - Tenure Track

  • Verona, NJ (17 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Verona, NJ (17 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Social Studies Teacher - Tenure Track JobID: 1161 Position Type: High School/Social Studies Date Posted: 5/1/2025 Location: Verona High School Date Available: 08/27/2025 Closing Date: 05/30/2025 Additional...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Jersey City, NJ (7 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (7 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 17 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 (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 20 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...

History & Social Studies Teacher, 8th Grade

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Employer Name:** Bank Street College of Education 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...

Social Studies Teacher - High School

  • Clark, NJ (21 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • Clark, NJ (21 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 23 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/ Social Studies Date Posted: 4/11/2025 Location: High School Date Available: 2024-2025 Closing Date: 04/20/2025    2024-2025 School Year Social Studies Teacher...

Middle School Social Studies Teacher (Probationary)

  • Scarsdale, NY (19 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Scarsdale, NY (19 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 24 days ago

/Hide Middle School Social Studies Teacher (Probationary) Scarsdale Middle School is seeking talented, experienced, and innovative candidates for a Social Studies probationary position....

Demographic Data for Long Island City, NY

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Long Island City, NY

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

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers in Long Island City, NY 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 Long Island City, NY
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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