Social Studies Teacher- Middle School

Education Jobs NJ; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental insurance

Paid time off

NJ Pension Program

Job summary

Education Jobs NJ seeks a Teacher of Social Studies for grades 6-8 at the middle school level for the 2026-2027 school year. Salary follows district guidelines: $67,958–$99,181, depending on experience and degree.

Candidates must hold a NJ Instructional Certificate (Social Studies 5-8), know NJ standards, differentiate instruction, and use primary sources. Experience with Google Apps for Education and bilingual ability are a plus.

Qualifications

• Valid NJ Instructional Certificate (Social Studies 5-8)
• Knowledge of NJ Student Learning Standards for Social Studies
• Knowledge/Experience with Danielson's Framework for Teaching (a plus)
• Willingness to collaborate with department members
• Willingness to differentiate instruction for diverse learners
• Understands importance of utilizing primary sources and various literacy strategies (within the social studies classroom)
• Background with implementation of Google Apps for Education
• Knowledge of best practices in middle level education
• Bilingual (a plus)

Skills

Collaborative teaching

Differentiated instruction

NJ standards knowledge

Social studies pedagogy

Bilingual

Education

NJ Certificate: Social Studies 5-8

Tools

Google Apps for Education

Job description

Position Type

MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION/Middle School Teacher 6-8

Date Posted

9/22/2026

Location

Middle School

Closing Date

10/06/2026

Teacher of Social Studies grades 6-8

Requirements

• Valid NJ Instructional Certificate (Teacher of Social Studies or Subject Matter Specialization in Social Studies 5-8)
• Knowledge of NJ Student Learning Standards for Social Studies
• Knowledge/Experience with Danielson's Framework for Teaching (a plus)
• Willingness to work collaboratively with fellow department members
• Willingness to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Understands importance of utilizing primary sources and various literacy strategies (within the social studies classroom)
• Background with implementation of Google Apps for Education (to enhance teaching and learning)
• Knowledge of best practices in middle level education
• Bilingual (a plus)

Effective

2026-2027 School Year

Salary

• As per salary guide based on experience and earned degree level
• Minimum $67,958 - maximum $99,181

Benefits

In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package:

including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off. Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program.

AA/EEO

• In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.
• Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)