Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Ohio

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, High School 7-12 2025-2026 School Year

  • Akron, OH
  • 10 hours ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 10 hours ago

Posting Opens: March 20, 2025 Posting Closes: Open Until Filled The Akron Board of Education announces an anticipated opening for a Social Studies Teacher, High School 7-12, Job Code 006, TS 380 (190...

4th Grade Science/Social Studies Teacher

  • Ohio City, OH
  • 22 hours ago
  • Ohio City, OH
  • 22 hours ago

4th Grade Science/Social Studies Wildwood Elementary School 2025-2026 School Year See job description for more information. If interested please contact Kee Edwards, Sr....

Grade 4 - ELA / Social Studies Teacher

  • Canfield, OH
  • 22 hours ago
  • Canfield, OH
  • 22 hours ago

AEA transfer requests (internal applications) will be accepted until 2:00 pm on 3/17/2025 Salary: In accordance with the AEA Negotiated Salary Schedule Reports to: Building Principal, Director of...

7th Grade Math/Social Studies Teacher

  • Concord Township, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord Township, OH
  • 1 day ago

Date Posted: 3/19/2025 Location: W-E Willowick Middle School Date Available: 08/18/2025 Closing Date: 03/26/2025 District:   Willoughby-Eastlake City School District    7th Grade Math/Social...

Anticipated Social Studies Teacher - Winton Woods High School

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 1 day ago

Social Studies Teacher - Winton Woods High School ***Ohio Teaching License Required*** Winton Woods City School District: Located 15 miles north of metropolitan Cincinnati, the Winton Woods City School...

Social Studies Teacher - Middle School 25/26 SY

  • Strongsville, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Strongsville, OH
  • 1 day ago

2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR POSITION: Social StudiesTeacher LOCATION: Strongsville Middle School GRADE LEVEL: 6-8 LICENSURE: Integrated Social Studies 6-9 DAYS: 186 SALARY: BA/0 @ $46,992.00 DATES: August...

4th Grade Science/Social Studies Teacher

  • Mason, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Mason, OH
  • 1 day ago

Studies Wildwood Elementary School 2025-2026 School Year See job description for more information....

Social Studies Teacher

  • New Albany, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • New Albany, OH
  • 2 days ago

Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning....

Math/Social Studies Teacher - Financial Literacy

  • Hamilton, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Hamilton, OH
  • 2 days ago

MATH/SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER - FINANCIAL LITERACY Start Date: August 1, 2025 Location: Hamilton Freshman School Application Procedure: Apply online @ hamiltoncityschools.com; in addition, please complete...

6th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher

  • Lima, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Lima, OH
  • 2 days ago

Must hold an Ohio Department of Education license to teach 6th grade ELA & Social Studies....

Grade 4 - ELA / Social Studies Teacher

  • Austintown, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Austintown, OH
  • 2 days ago

AEA transfer requests (internal applications) will be accepted until 2:00 pm on 3/17/2025 Salary: In accordance with the AEA Negotiated Salary Schedule Reports to: Building Principal, Director of...

High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Galion, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Galion, OH
  • 3 days ago

1.Follows the Ohio Licensure Code of Professional Conduct.2.Possesses a sound background in the subject area and prepares for classes assigned, showing written evidence of preparation upon the...

4th Grade Science/Social Studies Teacher

  • Middletown, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Middletown, OH
  • 3 days ago

4th Grade Science/Social Studies Wildwood Elementary School 2025-2026 School Year See job description for more information. If interested please contact Kee Edwards, Sr....

5th Grade Language Arts with Intergated Social Studies Teacher

  • Bloomdale, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Bloomdale, OH
  • 3 days ago

Studies Credential/Teaching Field/Endorsement:Middle School (4-9) Social Studies (4-9) [150003]Middle School (4-9) Social Studies 4-6 Generalist [150155]Designated Subject K-12 w/ Economics [150600...

Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division's basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / Ohio State standards; provides individualized and small group...

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Ohio

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

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers in Ohio 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 Ohio
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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