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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Social Studies Teacher

  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 2 days ago

SCHEDULE: FTE Hours may vary based on program needs REPORTS TO: Building Principals, immediate supervisor SUPERVISION: None SALARY RANGE: $49,141 - $90,362 /year QUALIFICATIONS: Required Current Social...

.4 High School Social Studies Teacher

  • South St Paul, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • South St Paul, MN
  • 5 days ago

Studies Teacher....

Social Studies Teacher

  • Burnsville, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Burnsville, MN
  • 5 days ago

Social Studies Teacher JobID: 10086 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 6/24/2025 Location: Eagle Ridge Middle School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Burnsville-Eagan-Savage...

Middle School Social Studies Teacher (2025-2026)

  • Albertville, MN
  • 11 days ago
  • Albertville, MN
  • 11 days ago

About STMA Schools We are a district that serves over 6,700 students and employs 750+ employees in a northwestern suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our district consists of one primary school for...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Cottage Grove, MN
  • 12 days ago
  • Cottage Grove, MN
  • 12 days ago

Openings as of 6/19/2025 Social Studies Teacher JobID: 17866 Position Type: Middle School Teaching Date Posted: 6/16/2025 Location: Cottage Grove Middle School Date Available: August 2025 Closing Date...

Social Studies Teacher - Long-Term Substitute

  • Shoreview, MN
  • 12 days ago
  • Shoreview, MN
  • 12 days ago

Openings as of 6/21/2025 Social Studies Teacher - Long-Term Substitute JobID: 7691 Position Type: Secondary School Teaching/Long-Term Substitute Date Posted: 6/17/2025 Location: Mounds View High School...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Sauk Rapids, MN
  • 13 days ago
  • Sauk Rapids, MN
  • 13 days ago

Position Type: Teachers/ Social Studies Date Posted: 6/18/2025 Location: Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Closing Date: Open until filled....

Middle School Social Studies Teacher - 25-26

  • Maplewood, MN
  • 15 days ago
  • Maplewood, MN
  • 15 days ago

Position: Middle School Social Studies Teacher Work Schedule: 8 hours/day, 194 duty days Start Date: Fall 2025 Pay and Benefits: Pay and benefits are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement -...

Social Studies Teacher - 1.0 FTE

  • Rochester, MN
  • 16 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 16 days ago

Social Studies Teacher - 1.0 FTE JobID: 20632 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Social Studies Date Posted: 6/13/2025 Location: Dakota Middle School Date Available: 2025-2026 School Year Closing...

Spanish Immersion Social Studies Teacher

  • Forest Lake, MN
  • 19 days ago
  • Forest Lake, MN
  • 19 days ago

Social Studies teacher working in a middle school Spanish Immersion setting, who will also be working with English-speaking students....

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  • Forest Lake, MN
  • 23 days ago
  • Forest Lake, MN
  • 23 days ago

Full Time (1.0 FTE) Middle School Social Studies Teacher is available beginning the 2025-2026 school year at Forest Lake Area Middle School....

6th Grade Social Studies Teacher

  • Bloomington, MN
  • 25 days ago
  • Bloomington, MN
  • 25 days ago

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Social Studies Date Posted: 6/6/2025 Location: Oak Grove Middle School Closing Date: 6/16/25    Position: 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher Effective Date...

Social Studies Teacher

  • Maplewood, MN
  • 28 days ago
  • Maplewood, MN
  • 28 days ago

to teach Social Studies for grades 9-12....

Social Studies Teacher, 8th Grade - Central Middle School

  • Wayzata, MN
  • 28 days ago
  • Wayzata, MN
  • 28 days ago

Position Type: Teachers, Middle School Date Posted: 6/2/2025 Location: Central Middle School    8th Grade Social Studies Teacher Central Middle School FTE:.67 Starting date: Fall 2025 Compensation...

Social Studies Teacher .9

  • Mendota Heights, MN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mendota Heights, MN
  • 30+ days ago

Position: Social Studies Teacher -.9 FTE Beginning Date: August 25, 2025 Salary: Per Teachers' Master Agreement 2023-2025 Seeking candidates with strong educational and experiential qualifications....

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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
48.3%
Bachelor's Degree
27.4%
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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