Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Ohio

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

  • Ohio City, OH
  • 6 hours ago
  • Ohio City, OH
  • 6 hours ago

Develop lesson plans and instructional material and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student....

Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the divisions basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / Ohio State standards; provides individualized and small group...

Social Studies Teacher Middle School

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 22 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 22 hours ago

Science Acad-Cincinnati    Social Studies Teacher (Middle School)??...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Mason, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Mason, OH
  • 1 day ago

Develop lesson plans and instructional material and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student....

4th Gr Science/Social Studies Teacher- Kenwood Elementary

  • Springfield, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, OH
  • 1 day ago

plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each student....

4th Gr Science/Social Studies Teacher- Kenwood Elementary

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each student....

Social Studies Teacher

  • Loveland, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Loveland, OH
  • 2 days ago

Develop lesson plans and instructional material and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student....

MS Social Studies Teacher (7th Grade)

  • Dayton, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 2 days ago

Local Schools    Attachment(s): MS Social Studies Position 25-26.pdf...

General Education Social Studies Teacher, Grades 7-8, 25.26 School Year Warren County Educational Service Center Warren County Learning Center-ESC - Franklin, Ohio This job is also posted in Ohio Education...

Social Studies Teacher 4-8

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 2 days ago

Must do lesson plans, work with parentsmand state standards. Position Type:Full-time...

Social Studies Teacher - Indian Hill High School

  • Mason, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Mason, OH
  • 3 days ago

An Equal Opportunity Employer Attachment(s): HS Social Studies Job Description_Posting (1).pdf...

Social Studies Teacher - Indian Hill High School

  • Ohio City, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Ohio City, OH
  • 3 days ago

They will provide instruction in Social Studies for students as part of an instructional team at Indian Hill High School....

MS Social Studies Teacher

  • Findlay, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Findlay, OH
  • 4 days ago

Liberty-Benton Middle School has a full-time opening for a Social Studies teacher for the 2025-2026 school year....

HS Social Studies Teacher

  • Findlay, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Findlay, OH
  • 4 days ago

Liberty-Benton High School has an opening for a full-time Social Studies teacher for the 2025-2026 school year....

HIGH SCHOOL Social Studies Instructor

  • Medina, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Medina, OH
  • 4 days ago

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Valid Ohio Teacher Licensure/Certification in Integrated Social Studies 7-12. Effective written and oral communication skills....

Demographic Data for Ohio

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Ohio

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

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers in Ohio 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 Ohio
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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