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Economics and Business Teacher-CPS

Irvine, CA · On-site

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Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the high school or college level. * Proven record of mentoring students in business or economics competitions (FBLA, Wharton Global HS Investment, DECA ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for economics teaching in the United States is $53,476.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is economics teaching?

Economics teaching involves instructing students on the principles, theories, and real-world applications of economics. Teachers in this field help learners understand topics such as supply and demand, market structures, fiscal and monetary policy, and the impact of economic decisions on society. Economics educators may work in secondary schools, colleges, or universities, and often use a mix of lectures, discussions, and practical activities to engage students. Effective economics teaching not only covers theoretical concepts but also develops critical thinking and analytical skills that students can apply in everyday life.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an economics teacher, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Economics Teacher, you need a solid grasp of economic theory, curriculum planning, and a relevant degree—often with teaching credentials or certification. Familiarity with educational technology, online learning platforms, and data analysis tools is typically required. Strong communication, classroom management, and the ability to make complex concepts engaging are standout soft skills. These abilities ensure effective instruction, student engagement, and the clear conveyance of economic principles to diverse learners.

What are some common challenges faced by economics teachers, and how can they be addressed?

Economics teachers often encounter the challenge of making abstract concepts relatable and engaging for students with varying levels of prior knowledge. To address this, teachers can incorporate real-world examples, interactive discussions, and current events to connect theory with practice. Collaborative projects and the use of technology, such as simulation tools, can also help students grasp difficult ideas. Additionally, working closely with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons can enhance student understanding and retention.

What is the difference between Economics Teaching vs Economics Researcher?

AspectEconomics TeachingEconomics Researcher
Required CredentialsTypically a master's or Ph.D. in Economics, teaching certifications may be preferredUsually a Ph.D. in Economics or related field, strong research credentials
Work EnvironmentClassrooms, lecture halls, academic institutionsResearch labs, universities, think tanks
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, colleges, universitiesResearch institutes, government agencies, academia
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding teaching roles, qualifications, and job dutiesExploring research careers, skills, and research focus

Economics Teaching involves instructing students in economics at various educational levels, focusing on curriculum delivery and student engagement. Economics Researcher, on the other hand, conducts in-depth economic studies, data analysis, and policy research. Both roles require advanced degrees, but their work environments and primary responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Economics Teaching job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 56% Full Time, 39% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,476 per year, or $25.7 per hour.

IB Economics Teacher (Temporary replacement)

Montezuma, NM • On-site

Armand Hammer United World College
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Full-time

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Job description

What are we looking for?
IB Economics Teacher. We are looking for an Economics teacher with ability to teach any other subjects. Please note what additional subjects you can teach in your cover letter.
What is the context?
Founded in 1982, the United World College-USA is one of 18 United World College (UWC) campuses worldwide and the only campus in the United States. The UWC movement seeks "to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future." As such, UWC-USA values and promotes all manner of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access as part of our fundamental mission to bring people together across differences in service of a more peaceful and sustainable world. Our students are selected through national committees in more than 150 countries, and nearly 85% of our students are on scholarship, ensuring unparalleled national and socioeconomic diversity in our student body. With expeditionary, place-based, and experiential learning at the center of our academic program, and a strong residential curriculum in our multinational/multicultural boarding environment, UWC-USA stretches its students, faculty and staff to learn and grow in a multi-perspectival community dedicated to democratic processes as reflective of our country location and traditions.
What do we want our education to prepare young people for?
UWC's mission began in response to the international tensions of the Cold War. Its mission to bring young people together before their prejudices are solidified, in service of peace and a sustainable future, is as important as ever. In the world our students know, the main obstacles to unity remain differences in identity that too often separate us from one another: nationality, culture, language, religion, ethnicity, race, gender, and sexual identity. The main obstacles to peace and sustainability today are not entirely new either, but the globalizing forces of our age have reshaped them. No matter where our students come from they increasingly see these challenges up close in local, national or international settings:
  • Economic, political, and social inequality between those at the center and those on the margins of societies worldwide;
  • Political polarization rooted in ideology, grievance, and uneven democratic practice/ institutions;
  • Climate change, ecosystem destruction, and biodiversity collapse resulting from destructive modes of production, consumption, and land use.
  • Accelerated technological innovation that alters our relationships to information, work and one another.

Beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year, the educational program at UWC-USA will seek to prepare students for these four global challenges by taking students out of the classroom to meet with organizations and institutions in northern New Mexico on a biweekly basis. For learning to prepare young people for these challenges of the future, we are committed to ensuring that they graduate from UWC-USA with contextualized, real-world understandings of the complexities of the challenges ahead.
Who should apply?
Qualifications - ideal candidates will demonstrate a combination of the following qualities:
  • Strong identification with the vision, mission and values of UWC-USA and ability to articulate and translate them in strategic and day to day implementation of programs
  • Proven experience as a dynamic, innovative, student-centered facilitator of learning
  • Three of more years of teaching experience at the 15- to 19-year-old level
  • Teaching experience in a multicultural setting
  • IB Diploma Program knowledge and experience, or experience in higher education in the relevant academic field
  • Experience in residential school
  • Experience living outside your home country
  • Knowledge of instructional strategies used in the enhancement of curricular programs, ideally including place-based learning and expeditionary learning
  • Commitment to learning and modeling constructive engagement of conflict among colleagues and students
  • Commitment to learning and modeling personal, communal, and environmental sustainability
  • Ability to use good judgment in establishing priorities and assessing and engaging difficult situations
  • Exemplary discretion and confidentiality
  • Ability to collaborate with colleagues across the curriculum
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required Education
  • Master's degree in a field related to one of the subjects taught

Required License
  • Eligible to obtain a NM Driver's License, and must be insurable by the school's insurance carrier.

Note: Broadly, we are able to support sponsorship for a J-1 visa, but this is not guaranteed.
Applications
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly for full consideration. Please send the following materials via our application portal: (https://www.uwc-usa.org/about-us/careers-with-uwc-usa):
  • Cover letter, CV, two professional references and one former student who can serve as a reference (note: we will not be contacting any references unless you are selected as a semi-finalist, and we will notify you before any contact).
  • A one to two page response to each of the following two prompts: 1) What are the opportunities for innovation within the IB? What are some examples of where you have delivered your subject-area content in an innovative way? In particular, please note where you have experience with expeditionary, place-based, interdisciplinary, and/or experiential learning in your pedagogy. 2) Show how you have engaged at least one of the four global challenges in your teaching, or if you have not, how you would. Show what "work" your discipline does for the world.

We will keep all inquiries and applications strictly confidential until the semi-finalist phase, at which point it may be necessary for us to make limited outreach to references.
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