Social Studies Teacher Jobs in New York

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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Friendship Special Education and Social Studies Teachers

  • Friendship, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Friendship, NY
  • 9 days ago

Certified Social Studies Teacher Grades 7-12 Must be current certificate holder or able to obtain certification. Fingerprint Clearance....

Anticipated Substitute/Long-Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher - Middle School Level Grades 7-8 for 2024-2025. Start Date: ASAP to June 30, 2025....

Probationary Social Studies Teacher High School Level Grades 9-12 for the 2025-2026 School Year. Start Date: September 1, 2025....

Social Studies Teacher-Part Time Anticipated 2025-2026

  • Middle Island, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Middle Island, NY
  • 2 days ago

Anticipated 2025/2026 SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER PART TIME (.4) Valid NYS Certification Required. Salary Contractual An equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce....

Social Studies Teacher-Temporary Anticipated 2025/2026

  • Middle Island, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Middle Island, NY
  • 2 days ago

Anticipated 2025/2026 SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER Temporary Valid NYS Certification Required. Salary Contractual An equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce....

Social Studies Teacher

  • Mahopac, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Mahopac, NY
  • 2 days ago

The Mahopac Central School District seeks to fill the following anticipated probationary position for the 2025/2026 School Year: Social Studies Teacher - Mahopac High School Valid NYS certification...

Social Studies Teacher-MS

  • Clarence, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Clarence, NY
  • 3 days ago

Social Studies Teacher-MS Clarence CSD 9625 Main St Clarence, NY 14031 Certified - Teaching - Social Studies Teacher Job Number ......

K-12 Social Studies Teacher Leader (2025-2026 School Year)

  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 days ago

Gates Chili Central School District K-12 Social Studies Teacher Leader (2025-2026 School Year) in Rochester , New York K-12 Social Studies Teacher Leader (2025-2026 School Year) JobID: 1163 Position...

Social Studies teacher

  • Central Square, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Central Square, NY
  • 6 days ago

Description 2 - Social Studies teachers at Paul V....

In addition, desired candidates will have knowledge of/experience with differentiated instruction and data driven instruction....

Social Studies Teacher (Probationary)

  • Fairport, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Fairport, NY
  • 9 days ago

group instruction as needed....

Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher

  • Oakfield, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Oakfield, NY
  • 9 days ago

14125 Certified - Teaching - Social Studies Teacher Job Number ......

2024/2025 Part-Time Social Studies Teacher

  • Henrietta, NY
  • 10 days ago
  • Henrietta, NY
  • 10 days ago

Rush-Henrietta CSD 2024/2025 Part-Time Social Studies Teacher in Henrietta , New York 2024/2025 Part-Time Social Studies Teacher JobID: 1024 Position Type: Secondary Teachers/ Social Studies Date Posted...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Lowville, NY
  • 10 days ago
  • Lowville, NY
  • 10 days ago

Vacancies for a full-time Middle School and a full time High School Social Studies Teacher, starting September 2025. NYS certification in Social Studies 7-12 and 5-9 extension preferred....

Middle School Social Studies Teacher (25-26)

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 11 days ago

Middle School Social Studies Teacher, Brooklyn, New York In-Person Work Required This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime....

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in New York

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 offer the following education background
Master's Degree
48.4%
Bachelor's Degree
27.3%
Doctorate Degree
19.5%
High School or GED
1.9%
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
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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