Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Iowa

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

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 18 hours ago

The CBCSD is seeking applicants for the following position for the 2025-2026 school year: Position: Social Studies Teacher Location: Kirn Middle School Hours: 7:10 a.m. - 3:10 p.m. (8.0 hrs/day) Salary...

MS (Anticipated) Social Studies Teacher

  • Centerville, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Centerville, IA
  • 1 day ago

Centerville Community School District MS (Anticipated) Social Studies Teacher in Centerville , Iowa Howar Middle School is anticipating to hire a Social Studies Teacher for the 2025-2026 contract year...

High School Social Studies Teacher (anticipated)

  • Springville, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Springville, IA
  • 1 day ago

Springville Community School District ( ) has a full time High School Social Studies teacher opening for the 2025-2026 school year....

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Gilbert, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Gilbert, IA
  • 2 days ago

Position Title: Middle Social Studies Teacher FLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: Building Principal POSITION PURPOSE To provide a positive learning environment for all students that guides and encourages...

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Clinton, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Clinton, IA
  • 2 days ago

Clinton Community School District Middle School Social Studies Teacher in Clinton , Iowa Middle School Social Studies Teacher JobID: 1766 Position Type: Middle School Teaching Date Posted: 3/7/2025...

Social Studies Teacher - (One Year Position)

  • Marion, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Marion, IA
  • 3 days ago

Planning/Preparing • Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. • Plan individual...

High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 4 days ago

Wahlert Catholic High School in Dubuque, Iowa, is seeking a Social Studies Teacher to join our family! This full-time position will begin in the 2025-2026 school year....

Middle School (6th-8th) Social Studies Teacher

  • Earlham, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Earlham, IA
  • 5 days ago

Studies Teacher to begin August 2025....

Social Studies Teacher (25-26 school year)

  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 5 days ago

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil....

Social Studies Teacher

  • Conrad, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Conrad, IA
  • 7 days ago

BCLUW Community School District Social Studies Teacher in Conrad , Iowa BCLUW High School, in Conrad, Iowa, has an opening for a 9-12 Social Studies Teacher, starting August 2025....

Curriculum Facilitator - High School (Social Studies) - TLC

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 7 days ago

Works collaboratively with high school social studies teachers to develop and implement curricular materials and assessments that support instruction aligned to the Iowa Core Standards....

6th Grade Language Arts + Social Studies Teacher

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 8 days ago

6th Grade Language Arts + Social Studies Teacher Des Moines Public School District Multiple Schools - Des Moines, Iowa This job is also posted in Des Moines Public School District, and TeachIowa, Iowa's...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 12 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 12 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area $48k - $66k Per Year Social Studies Teacher East High School Occupation: Secondary School Teachers, Except Special...

6-12 Social Studies Teacher

  • Hastings, IA
  • 17 days ago
  • Hastings, IA
  • 17 days ago

East Mills Community School District is hiring for a 6-12 Social Studies teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Start date will be August of 2025....

7-12 Social Studies Teacher

  • Albia, IA
  • 24 days ago
  • Albia, IA
  • 24 days ago

ALBIA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST 7-12 Social Studies Teacher in Albia , Iowa High school teachers teach academic lessons and various skills that students will need to attend college and to enter the job...

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Iowa

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

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers in Iowa 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 Iowa
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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