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History / Social Studies Teacher

Education and Training
Primary and Secondary School Educators
History / Social Studies Teacher

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

At a Glance

History / Social Studies Teacher earns an average of $46,880/yr. Typical education: Master's degree. Experience: 3.3 years. Top skills: Teaching, Social Studies, Communication.

Avg Annual Salary

$46,880/yr

Typical Education

Master's degree

Experience

3.3 years

Job Postings

8

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Median Wage

$64,580/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-1.6%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (18)

Social Studies

5.0

Human Relations Movement

4.9

United States History

4.9

Learning Styles

4.9

Lesson Planning

4.9

Instructional Strategies

4.9

Liberal Arts

4.8

Classroom Management

4.8

Social Sciences

4.7

Student Learning Outcomes

4.7

World History

4.7

Disabilities

4.6

Economics

4.6

Support Services

4.6

Online Teaching

4.5

Educational Assessment

4.4

Philosophy Of Education

4.4

Common Skills (11)

Teaching

5.0

Communication

5.0

Progress Reporting

4.8

Problem Solving

4.8

Training And Development

4.7

Management

4.6

Literacy

4.6

Interpersonal Communications

4.5

Non-Verbal Communication

4.5

Organizational Skills

4.5

Certifications (1)

Teaching Certificate

4.7

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