Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Minnesota

A Social Studies Teacher in secondary education instructs students on a range of subjects including history, geography, politics, economics, and culture, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of how societies function. They plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess students' progress, and provide feedback to help them improve. They also maintain discipline, ensure a safe and conducive learning environment, and communicate with parents or guardians about students' progress. They act as a guide to help students develop critical thinking skills, learn to analyze complex texts, and understand different perspectives.

Important skills for a Social Studies Teacher include strong communication and interpersonal skills, patience, creativity in lesson planning, and a deep understanding of the subjects they teach. They must also have excellent organization and classroom management skills. Typically, they need a Bachelor's degree in Education or Social Studies, and they must also have a state-issued certification or license to teach in public schools. Before becoming a Social Studies teacher, a person might have roles such as a Substitute Teacher, a Teacher's Assistant, or an Intern in an educational setting. These roles provide valuable experience in classroom management, lesson planning, and working with students.

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Middle School Social Studies Teacher - 2025-2026 School Year

  • Roseville, MN
  • 21 hours ago
  • Roseville, MN
  • 21 hours ago

Middle School Social Studies Teacher - 2025-2026 School Year JobID: 7892 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 4/14/2025 Location: Roseville Area Middle School (High-Needs...

Summer School Social Studies Teachers

  • Shoreview, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Shoreview, MN
  • 1 day ago

Required Qualifications: Valid MN license in Social Studies for grades 5-12, 7-12 or 9-12....

2025-26 Social Studies Teacher - Pines School

  • Circle Pines, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Circle Pines, MN
  • 2 days ago

2025-26 Social Studies Teacher - Pines School JobID: 2724 Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 3/24/2025 Location: Pines School Date Available: August 25, 2025 Closing Date...

7-12 Social Studies Teacher

  • Lester Prairie, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Lester Prairie, MN
  • 5 days ago

FTE Starting the 2025-2026 school year Description: Lester Prairie School is seeking a 1.0 FTE Social Studies Teacher for grades 7-12....

Social Studies Teacher (.20 FTE)

  • Cottage Grove, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Cottage Grove, MN
  • 6 days ago

Openings as of 4/12/2025 Social Studies Teacher (.20 FTE) JobID: 17581 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 4/7/2025 Location: Cottage Grove Middle School Date Available...

Seventh Grade Social Studies Teacher, 1.0 F.T.E - Litchfield Schools

  • Litchfield, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Litchfield, MN
  • 6 days ago

Seventh Grade Social Studies teacher for the 2025-2026 school year....

Social Studies Teacher - Roseville Area High School - 2025-2026 School Year JobID: 7864 Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies - History Date Posted: 4/7/2025 Location: Roseville Area High...

Social Studies Teacher - 1.0 FTE

  • Mendota Heights, MN
  • 7 days ago
  • Mendota Heights, MN
  • 7 days ago

Position: Social Studies Teacher - 1.0 FTE Beginning Date: August 25, 2025 Salary: Per Teachers' Master Agreement 2023-2025 Seeking candidates with strong educational and experiential qualifications...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Cottage Grove, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Cottage Grove, MN
  • 8 days ago

: Show/Hide Position Social Studies Teacher FTE 1.0 Location Park High School Compensation BA/00 starting salary is $52,679/year, MA/00 starting salary is $61,898/year, Salary schedule based on Teacher...

Social Studies Teacher - 2025-26

  • Anoka, MN
  • 9 days ago
  • Anoka, MN
  • 9 days ago

Position Type: Licensed - Social Studies/ Social Studies Teacher - High School Date Posted: 4/7/2025 Location: Sandburg Regional High School Closing Date: 04/14/2025    Social Studies Teacher...

Social Studies Teacher - Grades 6-8

  • Mankato, MN
  • 10 days ago
  • Mankato, MN
  • 10 days ago

: 05/01/25, or until filled Social Studies Teacher - Grades 6-8 Prairie Winds Middle School A position is available for a full-time (1.00 FTEs) Social Studies Teacher at Prairie Winds Middle School...

Social Studies Teacher - (Part-Time, .6 FTE)

  • Shoreview, MN
  • 10 days ago
  • Shoreview, MN
  • 10 days ago

Social Studies Teacher - (Part-Time,.6 FTE) 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Shoreview, MN JobID: 7527 Position Type: Secondary School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 4/4/2025 Location: Irondale High School...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Woodbury, MN
  • 11 days ago
  • Woodbury, MN
  • 11 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/ Social Studies Date Posted: 4/4/2025 Location: Park High School Date Available: August 2025 Closing Date: 04/11/25 or until filled    Position Social Studies...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Fergus Falls, MN
  • 11 days ago
  • Fergus Falls, MN
  • 11 days ago

Job Requirements: Must hold a valid Minnesota teaching license in the area of social studies....

Social Studies Teacher - Grades 6-8

  • Montgomery, MN
  • 12 days ago
  • Montgomery, MN
  • 12 days ago

   Social Studies Teacher - Grades 6-8 Prairie Winds Middle School A position is available for a full-time (1.00 FTEs) Social Studies Teacher at Prairie Winds Middle School beginning August...

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Minnesota

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers in Minnesota offer the following education background
Master's Degree
48.4%
Bachelor's Degree
27.3%
Doctorate Degree
19.5%
High School or GED
1.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.5%
Associate's Degree
1.2%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Social Studies Teachers in Minnesota
Less than 1 year
34.2%
1-2 years
26.3%
None
18.7%
2-4 years
12.7%
6-8 years
5.1%
10+ years
3.0%


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