Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Massachusetts

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 - Grade 7

  • West Springfield, MA
  • 9 hours ago
  • West Springfield, MA
  • 9 hours ago

Studies 5-8Salary per Unit A...

Social Studies Teacher, Grade 6, One Year Appointment (SY 25-26)

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 1 day ago

Position : Social Studies Teacher, Grade 6 One Year Appointment - 2025/2026 School Year Vassal Lane Upper School Overview : The Social Studies Teacher will collaborate with the grade level grade team...

Grade 7 & 8 Social Studies Teacher

  • Braintree, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Braintree, MA
  • 1 day ago

Archbishop Williams High School, a Catholic, co-educational, Grade 7-12 college preparatory school located in Braintree, is seeking a dynamic, mission driven teacher of Social Studies for the 2025-2026...

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • New Bedford, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA
  • 4 days ago

MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Global Learning Charter Public School....

Social Studies Teacher - Secondary Level - 2025-2026 School Year

  • Leominster, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Leominster, MA
  • 4 days ago

Leominster Public Schools Leominster High School HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER 2025-2026 School Year Leominster High School is seeking a History/Social Studies teacher for a permanent position starting...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Stoughton, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Stoughton, MA
  • 5 days ago

The O'Donnell Middle School is seeking a full-time Social Studies Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Proper DESE certification required....

SY25-26 Van Sickle Prep Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Springfield, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 5 days ago

Grades: 6-8 Social Studies Teacher Full Time Start Date: Immediate Base Salary: Up to $90,424 and commensurate with experience Job Responsibilities Educator responsibilities in SEZP include: Enacting...

High School Social Studies Teacher - SY 2025-2026

  • Groton, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Groton, MA
  • 7 days ago

High School Social Studies Teacher - SY 2025-2026 Groton-Dunstable Regional School District Groton-Dunstable Regional High School - Groton, Massachusetts Job Details Job ID:5086681 Application Deadline...

Anticipated Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Everett, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Everett, MA
  • 7 days ago

Anticipated Middle School Social Studies Teacher Description: Middle school social studies teachers are responsible for utilizing research-based pedagogical strategies to teach and engage diverse groups...

Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher - Middle High School

  • Mashpee, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Mashpee, MA
  • 8 days ago

MASHPEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Long-Term Substitute Social Studies Mashpee Middle High School May 19, 2025- June 16, 2025 District Overview The mission of the Mashpee Public Schools is to ensure a student-centered...

Social Studies Teacher (2025-26 SY)

  • Barre, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Barre, MA
  • 8 days ago

The Quabbin Regional School District is seeking a dedicated, talented, and certified secondary social studies teacher for the 2025-26 school year....

1.0 FTE Social Studies Teacher (1-year leave replacement) SY 25/26

  • Wellesley, MA
  • 11 days ago
  • Wellesley, MA
  • 11 days ago

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

High School Social Studies

  • Harvard, MA
  • 11 days ago
  • Harvard, MA
  • 11 days ago

Social Studies at the high school level....

Anticipated SY26: Social Studies Teacher- Middle School

  • Southbridge, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Southbridge, MA
  • 12 days ago

Background on Southbridge Public Schools Southbridge Public Schools (SPS) serves approximately 2,200 students in five schools and employs nearly 330 educators and staff. In January 2016, the...

Social Studies Teacher (7th-8th Grade)

  • Mashpee, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Mashpee, MA
  • 12 days ago

Mashpee Middle-High School Middle-High School Social Studies Teacher (7th-8th Grade) SY 25-26 District Overview The mission of the Mashpee Public Schools is to ensure a student-centered, comprehensive...

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Massachusetts

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

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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