How to hire a history teacher

How to hire a history teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step history teacher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a history teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new history teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a history teacher, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect history teacher also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of history teacher salaries for various roles:

   Type of History Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   History Teacher	High school teachers help prepare students for life after graduation. They teach academic lessons and various skills that students will need to attend college and to enter the job market.	$18-36
   Teacher-In-Training	A teacher-in-training is a teaching professional who offers technical teaching assistance to teachers in developing effective behavior management and instructional strategies to support student learning. The teacher must collaborate with principals while employing diverse techniques to increase the effectiveness of student learning... Show more	$11-26
   Math And Science Teacher	Math and Science Teachers are responsible for imparting knowledge and developing a student's skills in mathematics and science. Their duties include creating lessons, producing learning materials, sourcing supplies, and grading examinations and quizzes... Show more	$17-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Classroom Management
   • Instructional Materials
   • Student Learning
   • Professional Development
   • World History
   • Public Schools
   • History Curriculum
   • Learning Styles
   • Geography
   • Classroom Environment
   • Student Achievement
   • Literature
   • Instructional Strategies
   • State Standards

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   Responsibilities:

   • State test scores are over achieving in the subject of U.S. History in all areas, including ESL.
   • Manage FBLA, assist with meeting notes, financial records, and agendas for meetings, events, and fundraisers.
   • Teach 8th grade social studies, which include history, geography, economics and government.
   • Assist regular education teachers in utilizing all sources of student data to support student modifications and IEP's.
   • Lecture on the core topics of history as well as philosophy and economics
   • Create and implement a syllabus cater to the need of ESL students.

   More history teacher duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the history teacher job description is a good way to get more applicants. A history teacher salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a history teacher in Missouri may be lower than in Hawaii, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level history teacher. Additionally, a history teacher with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average history teacher salary

   $53,780yearly

   $25.86 hourly rate

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   Entry-level history teacher salary

   $38,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average history teacher salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Maryland	$82,224	$40
   2	New York	$80,317	$39
   3	California	$80,192	$39
   4	Connecticut	$71,155	$34
   5	Massachusetts	$69,044	$33
   6	Pennsylvania	$68,336	$33
   7	District of Columbia	$67,678	$33
   8	Nevada	$59,648	$29
   9	Illinois	$56,573	$27
   10	Ohio	$55,615	$27
   11	Minnesota	$55,267	$27
   12	Utah	$51,864	$25
   13	Texas	$49,992	$24
   14	Florida	$48,716	$23
   15	Iowa	$47,793	$23
   16	Alabama	$45,239	$22
   17	Louisiana	$45,190	$22
   18	Colorado	$44,656	$21
   19	Arizona	$43,383	$21
   20	Arkansas	$43,333	$21

   Average history teacher salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Boston Public Schools	$95,168	$45.75	26
   2	University of California-Berkeley	$85,242	$40.98	13
   3	Poly Prep Country Day School	$81,537	$39.20
   4	Yale University	$81,478	$39.17	2
   5	Florida International University	$81,139	$39.01
   6	Columbia University in the City of New York	$80,389	$38.65
   7	California State University, Fullerton	$80,194	$38.55	2
   8	Harvard University	$80,042	$38.48
   9	The University of Chicago	$79,593	$38.27	12
   10	University of Southern California	$79,541	$38.24	4
   11	Maxim Healthcare Group	$76,359	$36.71
   12	Kent Place School	$74,023	$35.59	5
   13	Georgetown University	$72,000	$34.62
   14	The Thacher School	$70,258	$33.78	1
   15	Gompers Preparatory Academy	$68,383	$32.88	2
   16	Excel Academy Charter Schools	$67,750	$32.57	8
   17	Telos	$66,545	$31.99
   18	Northern Illinois University	$65,888	$31.68	3
   19	Pingree School	$65,680	$31.58
   20	Mastery Charter Schools	$64,979	$31.24	11

4. Writing a history teacher job description

   A history teacher job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a history teacher job description:

   History teacher job description example

   CLASS TITLE: Teacher
   
   CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of all pupils in assigned classes, and performs related duties as required.
   
   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for instructional planning, including, but not limited to, providing written lesson plans and preparation in accordance with the objectives of the instructional program, establishing positive learning expectation standards for all pupils, and evaluating pupils' progress and maintaining current and accurate records of pupils' achievements; implements instructional methods, including, but not limited to, applying contemporary principles of learning theory and teaching methodology, drawing from the range of instructional materials available in the school, participating in the development and implementation of new teaching techniques, and providing bulletin board and interest areas reflective of pupils' current work; exhibits and applies knowledge of the curriculum content related to subject areas and instructional level; participates in programs to improve student attendance; promotes anti-vandalism programs in the schools; establishes and maintains reasonable rules of conduct within the classroom and on school grounds, including, but not limited to, playgrounds, corridors, and lunchrooms, consistent with the provisions of the Chicago Public Schools' Uniform Discipline Code; maintains accurate attendance records and seating charts; encourages student growth in self-discipline and positive self-concept; ensures fairness in teacher-pupil relationships and exhibits an understanding and respect for students; initiates appropriate conferences with parents, guardians, administrators, and/or ancillary personnel, in accordance with school procedures; communicates with parents or guardians and counsels pupils on the pupil's academic progress, attendance, and conduct; participates in in-service meetings and professional staff meetings and uses pertinent information and materials provided; may coordinate and attend class field trips; may work in extra-curricular and after-school activities; utilizes appropriate resources available in the community.
   
   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
   
   All teachers new to the district must first gain eligibility in the CPS Teacher Quality Pool to be considered for teaching positions. Information on these steps is available on the bottom of the CPS Careers page.
   
   Education and Experience. Successful completion of all student teaching requirements as well as all course work required to obtain the appropriate teaching certificate(s) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
   
   License Requirements
   
   Teachers must possess at least one of the following valid teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education: Professional Educator License (PEL), Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) or a Substitute License.
   
   Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill. Knowledge of subject matter consistent with state certification requirements, knowledge of contemporary principles and practices of teaching, knowledge of classroom and behavior management techniques.
   
   Ability to modify instruction to meet student needs, ability to cooperate with the school faculty and administration in the development and implementation of an articulated program of instruction, ability to work effectively with pupils, parents and guardians, staff members, and community representatives in providing an appropriate educational program; ability to understand the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional patterns of pupils.
   
   Skill in the application of contemporary principles and practices of teaching, good oral and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, skill in exercising sound and professional judgment.
   
   Physical Requirements. Light Work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands include the ability to stoop occasionally, reach frequently, handle and finger objects occasionally, talk and hear constantly, frequent use of near visual acuity, and occasional use offer visual acuity.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find history teachers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any history teachers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level history teachers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your history teacher job on Zippia to find and attract quality history teacher candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting history teachers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new history teacher

   Once you have selected a candidate for the history teacher position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new history teacher. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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