Social Studies Teacher Jobs in New Jersey

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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Replacement Social Studies Teacher

  • Monmouth Junction, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Monmouth Junction, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Replacement Social Studies Teacher JobID: 4551 Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 4/11/2025 Location: South Brunswick High School Date Available: Effective Immediately Closing Date: Until...

Social Studies Teacher (Anticipated)

  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications-Required: NJ Social Studies Teacher Certification (Standard, CEAS, CE) Knowledge of the NJ Student Learning Standards for Social Studies Ability to differentiate instruction Ability to...

Social Studies Teacher - High School

  • Clark, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Clark, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/ Social Studies Date Posted: 4/11/2025 Location: High School Date Available: 2024-2025 Closing Date: 04/20/2025    2024-2025 School Year Social Studies Teacher...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Mays Landing, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Mays Landing, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Social Studies Teacher JobID: 1030 Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 4/9/2025 Location: Greater Egg Harbor Regional HS District Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date:...

Social Studies Teacher - Long Term Leave Replacement

  • Rumson, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Rumson, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Social Studies Teacher - Long Term Leave Replacement JobID: 394 Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies - History Date Posted: 4/9/2025 Location: Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Date...

Social Studies Teachers - Middle School

  • Blackwood, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Blackwood, NJ
  • 6 days ago

/Language Arts Literacy/Science/Social Studies Specialization in grades 5-8; Teacher of Mathematics/Language Arts Literacy/Science/Social Studies; Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Williamstown, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Williamstown, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/ Social Studies Date Posted: 4/8/2025 Location: Williamstown High School    Attachment(s): 2025-26 -Social Studies teacher.pdf...

Social Studies Teacher - Anticipated Opening 2025-2026 School Year

  • Bridgeton, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Bridgeton, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Social Studies Teacher - Anticipated Opening 2025-2026 School Year JobID: 1682 Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 4/3/2025 Location: Bridgeton School District   See attached job...

Middle School Social Studies Teacher -Anticipated Opening 2025-2026 School Year JobID: 1675 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 4/3/2025 Location: Bridgeton School District...

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Middle School Social Studies Teacher JobID: 3566 Position Type: Middle School/Social Studies Date Posted: 4/4/2025 Location: Woodbridge Township School District Closing Date: until filled Attachment...

Bilingual Social Studies Teacher 2025-26 SY

  • Plainfield, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Plainfield, NJ
  • 13 days ago

Bilingual Social Studies Teacher 2025-26 SY JobID: 4175 Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 4/1/2025 Location: High School Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Willingboro, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Willingboro, NJ
  • 13 days ago

Social Studies Teacher JobID: 1773 Position Type: High School Teaching Grades 9-12/Social Studies - History Date Posted: 4/1/2025 Location: Willingboro High School Closing Date: Open until filled  ...

Social Studies Teacher 2025-26 SY

  • Plainfield, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Plainfield, NJ
  • 13 days ago

Social Studies Teacher 2025-26 SY JobID: 4181 Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 4/1/2025 Location: High School Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide...

High School Social Studies Teacher (2025-2026)

  • Newark, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 14 days ago

High School Social Studies Teacher (2025-2026) Newark, NJGateway Academy (Newark, NJ) /Full-Time /On-Site OUR MISSION BRICK is on a mission to support families from pre-cradle-to-career through holistic...

School Social Studies Teachers Middle School And High School

  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • 15 days ago

THE FOLLOWING POSITION(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE: School Social Studies Teachers Middle School and High School (New Jersey Certification Required) Salary Range: ($64,446 - $98,861) Applicants interested...

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in New Jersey

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

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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