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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for dodea teacher in the United States is $55,953.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $63,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Dodea Teacher, you need a teaching credential (such as a state certification), a relevant bachelor's degree, and proven skills in curriculum planning, classroom management, and student assessment. Familiarity with educational technology platforms, standardized testing systems, and the DoDEA-specific grading software is often required. Outstanding Dodea Teachers demonstrate cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and strong interpersonal communication skills. These abilities are crucial for effectively engaging with a diverse, international student population and maintaining a positive, inclusive learning environment.

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A DoDEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) teacher is an educator who works in schools that serve the children of U.S. military personnel and Department of Defense employees. These schools operate in the U.S. and overseas, providing a high-quality education that aligns with U.S. academic standards. DoDEA teachers must meet specific certification requirements and often work with a diverse student population. Their role includes creating lesson plans, assessing student progress, and supporting the unique needs of military-connected students.

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Dodea Teachers work in schools located on U.S. military bases around the world, serving students who are dependents of military personnel. The work environment is highly collaborative, often involving close coordination with fellow teachers, counselors, and support staff to address the unique needs of a transient and diverse student body. Teachers benefit from a supportive professional community and have opportunities to participate in professional development and leadership roles. The structure of the school year and daily schedule are similar to traditional public schools, but there is a strong emphasis on fostering resilience and celebrating cultural diversity. This unique setting allows for strong relationships with students and families, as well as personal growth in a vibrant, international community.

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Mixed Middle School Teacher (Social Studies/Strategic Literacy)

Mixed Middle School Teacher (Social Studies/Strategic Literacy)

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Fort Buchanan, PR • On-site

$71K/yr

Other

Posted 13 days ago

U.S. Department Of Defense rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 518 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 46 rated military and defense

Job description

About the Position: This position is a TEACHER, MIXED MIDDLE SCHOOL (Social Studies/Strategic Literacy) located at Antilles Middle School, Ft Buchanan, Puerto Rico for DoWEA for SY 26/27.
IMPORTANT: If you're interested in applying you must submit a completed application package through the Department of War Education Activity Employment Application System (EAS) at the following link EAS
DO NOT apply via USAJOBS. Applications submitted through USA Jobs will not be accepted.Qualifications:
Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
FIND OUT MORE HERE: Teaching Categories and Requirements | DoDEA
State or Territory Certification/License. A valid fully professional state teaching license in content areas or the state's equivalent (as DoDEA determines comparable to DoDEA's teacher categories) will be accepted as fulfilling all qualifications for professional teaching education and certification in content areas. To receive full reciprocity the license must be unencumbered, which means a license that is not revoked, suspended, or made probationary or conditional by the state licensing board of education. The Praxis I and II or seven years of teaching at the Prek-12 level can be substituted in lieu of an unencumbered license and will require all minimum education requirements, a student teaching/internship and full qualification standards must all be met. Applicant's claiming military spouse preference under the MSLRA will receive consideration for an encumbered license.
Minimum Academic Preparation and Requirements. A baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association is required. Academic preparation of at least 40 semester hours (SH) in general education course work distributed over such fields as English, history, social studies, mathematics, fine arts, languages, science, philosophy, and psychology is required. In addition, a minimum of 18 SH of professional teacher education course work in such areas as learning process, tests and measurement, educational philosophy, psychology, social foundations, methods of teaching and curriculum applicable to the type and level of the position for which applying is required.0220 - Teacher, Social Studies (MS) - A minimum of 24 semester hours in social studies. Course work must include at least one course each in U.S. history, world history, political science, and geography. A minimum of 9 upper level semester hours in social studies is required.AND0412 - Teacher, Strategic Literacy (MS) - A minimum of 30 semester hours in English/Language Arts, or Reading is required. Semester hours earned from either the English or Education Department must include courses in diagnosis and remediation of reading difficulties, teaching of composition (writing process), literacy in content areas, and reading instruction. Must also be certified or certifiable in middle school or secondary school English Language Arts (ELA) relative to grade level assignment.Education:FOREIGN EDUCATION: Foreign Degrees and Course Work from Non-accredited Institutions. Credits or degrees earned from a foreign college or university must be evaluated prior to acceptance. Three evaluation procedures are acceptable:
  1. The work may be evaluated and interpreted by the International Education Research Foundation, Inc., Credential Evaluation Service, Post Office Box 3665, Culver City, CA 90231-3665 or www.ierf.org/ or 310-258-9451.
  2. The foreign institution that awarded the degree is on a list endorsed by a regionally accredited university or on a list endorsed by a state department of education for the purpose of teacher certification in that state (this procedure will require an English translation of the transcript and a copy of the document awarding the degree, together with an authenticated list produced by an American university or a state department of education); and
  3. The work may be evaluated by the graduate division of a regionally accredited university and declared the equivalent of similar undergraduate or graduate work in a U.S. institution.
Graduates of non-accredited institutions may have their undergraduate work validated by admittance to graduate school and completion of a minimum of 5 semester hours of credit in a regionally accredited graduate college.
Failure to provide all the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.Employment Type: OTHER

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