Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Edina, MN

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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Social Studies Teacher (.333 FTE), 2025-2026 School Year

  • Eden Prairie, MN (4 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN (4 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Social Studies Teacher (.333 FTE), 2025-2026 School Year 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars Eden Prairie, MN JobID: 15883 Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 4/28/2025 Location: Eden...

Social Studies Teacher High School

  • White Bear Lake, MN (19 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • White Bear Lake, MN (19 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/ Social Studies Date Posted: 4/29/2025 Location: White Bear Lake Area High School Closing Date: 05/14/2025    Social Studies Teacher Salary Range/Hourly Rate...

2025-26 Grade 6 Math (English) and Chinese Immersion Lang Arts/Social Studies Teacher, 1.0 FTE

  • Minnetonka, MN (6 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN (6 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 13 days ago

Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil at a middle school level...

2025-26 Social Studies Teacher - High School

  • Saint Louis Park, MN (2 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Saint Louis Park, MN (2 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 14 days ago

Experience in lesson planning, grading, and classroom management....

Social Studies Teacher

  • Chaska, MN (16 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chaska, MN (16 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 14 days ago

Social Studies Teacher Chanhassen High School For More Information Contact: Erin Swoboda at ......

Summer School Social Studies Teachers

  • Shoreview, MN (14 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 17 days ago
  • Shoreview, MN (14 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 17 days 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 (20 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Circle Pines, MN (20 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 18 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...

Social Studies Teacher (.20 FTE)

  • Cottage Grove, MN (20 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 22 days ago
  • Cottage Grove, MN (20 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 22 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...

Social Studies Teacher - Roseville Area High School - 2025-2026 School Year

  • Roseville, MN (10 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 22 days ago
  • Roseville, MN (10 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 22 days ago

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 (9 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 22 days ago
  • Mendota Heights, MN (9 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 22 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 - (Part-Time, .6 FTE)

  • Shoreview, MN (14 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 26 days ago
  • Shoreview, MN (14 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 26 days ago

Position Type: Secondary School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 4/4/2025 Location: Irondale High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Position: Social Studies Teacher (Part-Time,.60...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Woodbury, MN (18 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 26 days ago
  • Woodbury, MN (18 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 26 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, Wayzata High School

  • Wayzata, MN (11 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 29 days ago
  • Wayzata, MN (11 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 29 days ago

Position Type: Teachers, High School/ Social Studies Date Posted: 3/31/2025 Location: High School    Social Studies Teacher Wayzata High School FTE: 2.0 (two full-time positions available) Starting...

Social Studies Teacher - Middle School (EMS and WMS) FTE 0.875

  • Wayzata, MN (11 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 29 days ago
  • Wayzata, MN (11 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 29 days ago

Position Type: Teachers, Middle School/ Social Studies Date Posted: 4/1/2025 Location: East and West Middle School    Social Studies Teacher West Middle School / East Middle School FTE:.875...

Social Studies Teacher, 8th Grade - Part Time

  • Wayzata, MN (11 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 29 days ago
  • Wayzata, MN (11 miles from Edina, MN)
  • 29 days ago

Position Type: Teachers, Middle School Date Posted: 4/1/2025 Location: East Middle School    Social Studies Teacher-8th grade East Middle School FTE:.333 Starting Fall 2025 *Please see the Wayzata...

Demographic Data for Edina, MN

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Salary for Social Studies Teacher Jobs in Edina, MN

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

Highest Education Level

Social Studies Teachers in Edina, MN 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 Edina, MN
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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