Social Studies Teacher Jobs in New York, 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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Credit Recovery Social Studies Teacher - HS(25 Summer)

  • Locust Valley, NY (22 miles from New York, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Locust Valley, NY (22 miles from New York, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

Providing one-on-one or small-group instruction and remediation to help students understand challenging concepts....

2025-2026 School Year - Anticipated Opening - Middle School - Social Studies Teacher - Tenure Track Eligible

  • Pompton Plains, NJ (22 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pompton Plains, NJ (22 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

: Show/Hide 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR - ANTICIPATED OPENING - MIDDLE SCHOOL - SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER - TENURE TRACK ELIGIBLE QUALIFICATIONS: Valid NJ Teaching Certification in appropriate subject area K...

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

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day 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...

Social Studies Teacher (Long Term Substitute)

  • North Tarrytown, NY (24 miles from New York, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • North Tarrytown, NY (24 miles from New York, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Start Date: 2024-09-09T00:00:00 End Date: 2024-09-06T00:00:00 Description: Sleepy Hollow Middle SchoolSocial Studies Teacher(Long-Term Substitute)Certification: NYS certification - Social Studies 5-...

Social Studies Teacher Tenure Track (anticipated)

  • Cranford, NJ (17 miles from New York, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cranford, NJ (17 miles from New York, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/ Social Studies - History Date Posted: 6/10/2025 Location: Cranford High School Date Available: 09/01/2025    Requirements: Appropriate NJ State Certification...

Social Studies Teachers

  • Irvington, NJ (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Irvington, NJ (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Social Studies Teachers JobID: 5409 Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies Teacher Date Posted: 6/6/2025 Location: Irvington High School Closing Date: 09/01/2025   Additional Information...

Sixth Grade Social Studies Teacher

  • Edgewater, NJ (5 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Edgewater, NJ (5 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Studies Teacher Valid New Jersey K-6 teaching certificate required....

High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Ridgewood, NJ (17 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ (17 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Position: Teacher of Social Studies - High School Position Summary: Ridgewood Public Schools seeks a full-time Social Studies teacher for Ridgewood High School....

MS Social Studies Teacher

  • Bronx, NY (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Middle Social Studies Teacher Classification Exempt, 10-Month Employee Reports to Middle School Principal Overview Dr....

Teacher of Social Studies/Teacher of Students with Disabilities

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

Teacher of Social Studies/Teacher of Students with Disabilities JobID: 1219 Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies - History Date Posted: 6/5/2025 Location: Fair Lawn High School Closing...

Special Education / Social Studies Teacher

  • West Orange, NJ (14 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • West Orange, NJ (14 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Studies Teacher Effective Dates: 2025-2026 Location: Edison Middle School Requirements: Teacher of Social Studies or Elementary School with Subject Matter Specialization: Social Studies in Grades 5...

Part-Time Social Studies Teacher

  • Purchase, NY (24 miles from New York, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Purchase, NY (24 miles from New York, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Knowledge of the Social Studies curriculum. Ability to independently develop lesson plans and assessments....

Special Education Social Studies Teacher

  • Hawthorne, NJ (16 miles from New York, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hawthorne, NJ (16 miles from New York, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 6/2/2025 Location: Lincoln Middle School Date Available: 09/2025 Closing Date: 08/01/2025 Description: Salary to be negotiated per the...

Social Studies Teacher- Bronx Campus (2025/2026 School Year)

  • Bronx, NY (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Description ABOUT THE POSITION: UD Team teachers are dynamic educators who utilize data-driven approaches in a student-paced, competency-based curriculum. With a deep understanding of the unique...

Social Studies Teacher - Leave Replacement - 25-26 SY

  • Township of Washington, NJ (16 miles from New York, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Township of Washington, NJ (16 miles from New York, NY)
  • 12 days ago

SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER Leave Replacement Westwood Regional Middle School 2025 - 2026 School Year Anticipated Opening Qualifications: Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement...

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in New York, 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 New York, NY offer the following education background
Master's Degree
48.4%
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 York, 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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