Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Michigan

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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Secondary Social Studies Teacher 2026- 2027

  • Oakland Schools Districts
  • Walled Lake, MI
  • 22 hours ago
  • Walled Lake, MI
  • 22 hours ago

Secondary Social Studies Teacher 2026- 2027 JobID: 16660 Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 6/1/2026 Location: TBD - To Be Determined District:   Madison District Public...

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Secondary Social Studies teacher

  • Addison Community Schools
  • Addison, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Addison, MI
  • 1 day ago

Secondary Social Studies Teacher Position Title: Full Time Secondary Social Studies Reports To: Building Principal Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 Position Summary Responsible for creating a positive...

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High School Social Studies Teacher

  • West Bloomfield School District
  • Milford, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Milford, MI
  • 4 days ago

True Openings as of 5/29/2026 High School Social Studies Teacher JobID: 16614 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Social Studies Date Posted: 5/28/2026 Location: Muir Middle School District: Huron...

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High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Oakland Schools Districts
  • Walled Lake, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Walled Lake, MI
  • 4 days ago

High School Social Studies Teacher JobID: 16614 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 5/28/2026 Location: Muir Middle School District:   Huron Valley Schools  Additional...

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Secondary Social Studies Teacher

  • Wyoming Public Schools
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 6 days ago

SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER (7/8) Wyoming Junior High School Who We Are: Wyoming Public Schools is a Public School District in Kent County dedicated to empowering all of our scholars in a culture where we...

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High School Social Studies Teacher 26/27 School Year

  • Wayne RESA
  • Detroit, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 7 days ago

Old Redford Academy is hiring a High School Social Studies Teacher for the 26/27 School Year....

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Secondary Social Studies Teacher

  • Wayne RESA
  • Detroit, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 7 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies - History Date Posted: 4/22/2026 Date Available: 08/24/2026 Closing Date: until filled District:   River Rouge School District  ...

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High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Stride, Inc.
  • Lansing, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 12 days ago

\n\nThe High School Social Studies Teacher is a highly qualified, state certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment....

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Teacher - High School - Social Studies

  • Port Huron Area School District
  • Port Huron, MI
  • 14 days ago
  • Port Huron, MI
  • 14 days ago

Social Studies: General Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Caryn M....

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Teacher - High School - Social Studies / ELA

  • Port Huron Area School District
  • Port Huron, MI
  • 14 days ago
  • Port Huron, MI
  • 14 days ago

English & Language Arts Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: US History Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Caryn M....

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Teacher - High School - Social Studies/ Phys Ed

  • Port Huron Area School District
  • Port Huron, MI
  • 14 days ago
  • Port Huron, MI
  • 14 days ago

Physical Education Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: US History Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Caryn M....

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Secondary Social Studies Teacher (Lakeshore Virtual)

  • Tomlinson Middle School
  • Gibraltar, MI
  • 14 days ago
  • Gibraltar, MI
  • 14 days ago

True Openings as of 5/19/2026 Secondary Social Studies Teacher (Lakeshore Virtual) JobID: 32420 Position Type: High School Teaching/ Social Studies Date Posted: 5/18/2026 Location: Carlson High School...

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Secondary Social Studies - Monroe High School

  • Monroe Public Schools
  • Monroe, MI
  • 15 days ago
  • Monroe, MI
  • 15 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/ Social Studies - History Date Posted: 5/19/2026 Location: Monroe High School Date Available: 05/26/2026    Position: Monroe High School Social Studies Teacher...

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Virtual 6-12 Social Studies Teacher

  • ACCEL Schools
  • Gobles, MI
  • 17 days ago
  • Gobles, MI
  • 17 days ago

instruction to meet the needs of all students Utilize research-based best practices in both synchronous and asynchronous instruction Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all...

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High School Social Studies Teacher - 1.0 FTE

  • Wayne RESA
  • Detroit, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies Teacher Date Posted: 5/1/2026 Location: TO BE DETERMINED Date Available: 08/25/2026 Closing Date: Until filled District:   Plymouth-Canton Community...

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Michigan

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

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers in Michigan offer the following education background
Master's Degree
48.2%
Bachelor's Degree
28.1%
Doctorate Degree
19.0%
High School or GED
1.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.4%
Associate's Degree
1.2%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Social Studies Teachers in Michigan
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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