Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Tarrytown, 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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Middle School Bilingual Social Studies Teacher (Spanish a must)

  • Mamaroneck, NY (10 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mamaroneck, NY (10 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Job Number: MAMN... Start Date: 2020-09-01T00:00:00 End Date: 2020-05-13T00:00:00 Description: Application Type Name: Teacher District Name: Mamaroneck U.F.S.D. Region Name: Lower Hudson Valley...

Social Studies Teacher - Probationary

  • Mamaroneck, NY (10 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mamaroneck, NY (10 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Job Number: MAMN... Start Date: 2020-09-01T00:00:00 End Date: 2020-07-15T00:00:00 Description: Application Type Name: Teacher District Name: Mamaroneck U.F.S.D. Region Name: Lower Hudson Valley...

Social Studies Teacher - 7-12 Certification

  • Yonkers, NY (9 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (9 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 4 days ago

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

Leave Replacement- High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Hasbrouck Heights, NJ (19 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hasbrouck Heights, NJ (19 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 5 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)

  • Fair Lawn, NJ (17 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fair Lawn, NJ (17 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 7 days ago

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 (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 8 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 (8 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Eastchester, NY (8 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 8 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 (18 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Palisades Park, NJ (18 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 8 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...

Middle School Social Studies Teacher 2025-2026

  • Bronx, NY (18 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (18 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 12 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...

Grade 5 Math / Social Studies Teacher

  • New Canaan, CT (18 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • New Canaan, CT (18 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 18 days ago

School Date Available: 8/21/25 Closing Date: Until Filled Anticipated vacancy beginning in the 2025-26 school year for a Grade 5 Math / Social Studies teacher....

ELEMENTARY ELA and SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

  • Allendale, NJ (15 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Allendale, NJ (15 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 18 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 (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 19 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...

Credit Recovery Social Studies Teacher - HS(25 Summer)

  • Locust Valley, NY (19 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 25 days ago
  • Locust Valley, NY (19 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 25 days ago

Developing supplementary materials and lesson plans to complement online credit recovery programs or to provide direct instruction....

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

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 26 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...

25-26 Hiring: Social Studies Teacher - Middle School

  • Chappaqua, NY (7 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • Chappaqua, NY (7 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 26 days ago

Knowledge of NYS Social Studies Learning Standards and uses them for unit and lesson plan development....

Demographic Data for Tarrytown, NY

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Tarrytown, 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 Tarrytown, NY 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 Tarrytown, 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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