Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Arizona

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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2025-26 Social Studies Teacher - Sunrise MS

  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • moments ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • moments ago

Social Studies Teacher Location: Sunrise Middle School FTE: 1.0 Non-Interim Position Dates: 7/26/2025 - 5/22/2026 Purpose Statement The job of Teacher - Middle School is done for the purpose/s of providing...

2025-26 Social Studies Teacher .33 - Sunrise MS

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 2 hours ago

Social Studies Teacher Location: Sunrise Middle School FTE:.33 Non-Interim Position Dates: 7/25/2025 - 5/22/2026 Purpose Statement The job of Teacher - Middle School is done for the purpose/s of providing...

High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Tonopah, AZ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Tonopah, AZ
  • 2 hours ago

Position: High School Social Studies Teacher Type: Public Location: Rural Job ID: 128322 County: Southwest Maricopa Posted: April 14, 2025 Contact Information: Saddle Mountain Unified School District...

2025-2026 Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 15 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 15 hours ago

group instruction as needed....

7th Grade English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies Teacher - Anticipated - 25/26 SY JobID: 8729 Position Type: Teacher - 6-8/Language Arts Date Posted: 4/8/2025 Location: Ben Furlong Education...

7th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher - Anticipated

  • Tempe, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Tempe, AZ
  • 1 day ago

7th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher - Anticipated - 25/26 SY JobID: 8726 Position Type: Teacher - 6-8/Social Studies Date Posted: 4/8/2025 Location: Akimel A-al Middle Job Description: The Teacher...

Social Studies Teacher 1.0FTE - 2025-2026 School Year

  • Tolleson, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Tolleson, AZ
  • 1 day ago

4/13/2025 Social Studies Teacher 1.0FTE - 2025-2026 School Year JobID: 5935 Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 3/30/2025 Location: La Joya Community HS Closing Date: Until...

Middle School Science-Social Studies Teacher

  • Ash Fork, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Ash Fork, AZ
  • 2 days ago

District Email Job Description: We are looking for an energetic Science/Social Studies Teacher to foster and facilitate the intellectual and social development of the children....

7th Grade Social Studies Teacher 25/26 SY

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Assesses student needs and develops, implements and evaluates daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials....

Social Studies Teacher - Job #26-147

  • Marana, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Marana, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Openings as of 4/12/2025 Social Studies Teacher - Job #26-147 JobID: 6681 Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 3/24/2025 Location: Marana High School Date Available: 07/21/2025 Closing Date...

4th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher 2025-2026

  • Benson, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Benson, AZ
  • 5 days ago

REPORTS TO: Benson Primary School Principal START DATE: July 14, 2025 CL OSE DATE: 6/30/2025 TERMS/BENEFITS: 188 day contract; medical, dental, vision, life benefits; 403(b); 10 sick days and 2...

Social Studies Teacher @The Levitt Lab (Tempe)

  • Tempe, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Tempe, AZ
  • 5 days ago

Social Studies Teacher @The Levitt Lab (Tempe) Type: Charter Location: Urban Job ID: 128147 County: East Maricopa Posted: April 08, 2025 Contact Information: ASU Preparatory Academy 1130 E University...

6th grade ELA / Social Studies Teacher

  • Prescott, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Prescott, AZ
  • 5 days ago

Position: 6th grade ELA / Social Studies Teacher Salary: $54,911 - $63,311 (Base pay + 301 Payment). PUSD bases salary placement on years of prior experience and level of education....

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Prescott, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Prescott, AZ
  • 5 days ago

Position: Middle School Social Studies Teacher Salary: $54,808 - $63,208 (Base pay + 301 Payment). PUSD bases salary placement on years of prior experience and level of education....

Social Studies Teacher - Hiring 2025-26 School Year

  • Sierra Vista, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Sierra Vista, AZ
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: Teaching: High School/Social Studies Date Posted: 4/10/2025 Location: Buena High School Date Available: 07/25/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide...

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Arizona

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

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers in Arizona 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 Arizona
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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