Social Studies Teacher

Township of Union Public Schools; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

NJ State Pension enrollment

Optional 403(b) retirement plan

Optional disability insurance

Job summary

Burnet Middle School in Union, NJ seeks a student-centered Social Studies teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, with a tentative start date of January 4, 2027. The role focuses on engaging students in history, civics, geography and economics, and includes collaboration with the ELA department and Humanities leadership to foster critical thinking and literacy across subjects.

The ideal candidate holds a New Jersey Social Studies endorsement and demonstrates strong communication, organization,

Qualifications

• Requires valid NJ Teaching Certificate (CE, CEAS, or Standard) with Social Studies endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in history, civics, geography and economics.
• Collaborate with ELA teachers, Humanities Instructional Coach, and Supervisor of Humanities to foster critical thinking and cross-curricular literacy.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Collaboration skills

Equity focus

Education

NJ Teaching Certificate (CE/CEAS/Standard) with Social Studies endorsement

Job description

Burnet Middle School

Social Studies Teacher

2026 - 2027 School Year

Tentative Start Date: January 4, 2027

Township of Union Public Schools is seeking a student-centered middle school Social Studies teacher to engage students in history, civics, geography, and economics. The teacher will collaborate with ELA teachers, the Humanities Instructional Coach, and the Supervisor of Humanities to foster critical thinking, source analysis, and cross-curricular literacy.

REQUIRED:

• Valid NJ Teaching Certificate (CE, CEAS, or Standard) with a Social Studies endorsement
• Strong middle school social studies knowledge and instruction skills
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Commitment to student success and equity

PREFERRED:

• Middle school Social Studies teaching experience
• Experience with inquiry, DBQs, or project-based learning
• Ability to integrate literature strategies into instruction

SALARY RANGE:

$70,500 - $100,904 in accordance with the UTEA Agreement based on education and experience

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Enrollment in the New Jersey State Pension and Health Benefits program
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan (employee funded)
• Optional disability insurance (employee funded)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER