Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Bellevue, WA

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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Teacher Secondary - Social Studies

  • Burien, WA (10 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Burien, WA (10 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Studies Teacher to join our team of educators for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year!...

English Language Arts /Social Studies Teacher

  • Port Orchard, WA (18 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Port Orchard, WA (18 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 4 days ago

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS /SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER MARCUS WHITMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Reports To: Building Principal Bargaining Unit: SKEA Department: Salary Schedule SKSD Adopted Employment Type: Certificated...

Part Time English & Social Studies Teacher

  • Redmond, WA (6 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Redmond, WA (6 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Part Time English & Social Studies Teacher Flexible Schedule | No Lesson Planning or Outside Work | One-to-One Instruction At Brightmont Academy, we believe in redefining what it means to teach!...

Washington Middle - Social Studies Teacher - 1.0 FTE

  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Washington Middle - Social Studies Teacher - 1.0 FTE Salary $72,908.00 - $142,523.00 Annually Location Washington Middle School, WA Job Type Full-Time Job Number 26080 Department Washington Middle School...

English Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher (.9 FTE) - Eastlake High School - Leave Replacement 2025-2026

  • Redmond, WA (6 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Redmond, WA (6 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 9 days ago

Position Type: Secondary Teachers & Certificated Staff/High School English LA/Social Studies Teacher Date Posted: 6/24/2025 Location: Eastlake High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide...

25/26 - Social Studies Teacher- (.467 FTE)

  • Mercer Island, WA (3 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Mercer Island, WA (3 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 9 days ago

Currently, the position is for the content area 7th grade Social Studies (2 classes) and one trimester of 6th grade technology....

ELA/Social Studies Teacher (1.0 FTE) at Redmond Middle School

  • Redmond, WA (6 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Redmond, WA (6 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 14 days ago

ELA/Social Studies Teacher (1.0 FTE) at Redmond Middle School JobID: 8764 Position Type: Secondary Teachers & Certificated Staff/Middle School English LA/Social Studies Teacher Date Posted: 5/23/2025...

Denny International Middle - Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher - 1.0 FTE

  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 15 days ago

content and pedagogy, and differentiation in both Reading and Social Studies....

English Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher - Timberline Middle School (Leave Replacement) 25-26

  • Redmond, WA (6 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Redmond, WA (6 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 23 days ago

Studies Teacher (combined content) candidates for the 2025-2026 school year....

MS Social Studies Teacher

  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Sets up classrooms, creates lesson plans for 86-minute time blocks with a minimum of 2 weeks to a month of planned lesson plans, and understands that RVLA uses Common Core state standards....

Social Studies Teacher - Ballard High School - JOB ID 35869 (2025-2026) Start 8:40AM

  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Social Studies Teacher - Ballard High School - JOB ID 35869 (2025-2026) Start 8:40AM JobID: 35869 Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies- General Date Posted: 5/23/2025 Location: BALLARD...

Hamilton Int'l Middle - Social Studies Teacher One Year Leave Replacement - 1.0 FTE

  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

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Demographic Data for Bellevue, WA

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Bellevue, WA

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

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers in Bellevue, WA 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 Bellevue, WA
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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