9th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Public Schools in Michigan is seeking a full-time social studies teacher to develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans aligned with state standards. You will teach history, geography, civics, and economics across grade levels and assess student progress through diverse assessments.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Education with a MI teaching license endorsed in History/Social Studies for high school, plus experience teaching social studies at middle or secondary levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• Valid Michigan teaching license with endorsement in History/Social Studies for high school.
• Proven experience teaching social studies at middle or secondary school level.
• Strong knowledge of social studies curriculum and state standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans meeting state and school standards.
• Teach social studies subjects: history, geography, civics, economics per grade standards.
• Assess and evaluate student progress through assignments, tests and projects.
• Participate in professional development and stay current with best practices in social studies education.

Skills

Social studies instruction

Curriculum alignment

Student assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

MI teaching license - History/Social Studies (HS)

Job description

Deadline: October 28, 2026
District/Organization: Grant Public Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time

Posting Date: October 21, 2026

Beginning: A.S.A.P.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans that meet state and school curriculum standards.
• Teach a variety of social studies subjects, including history, geography, civics, and economics based on grade level standards
• Assess and evaluate student progress through assignments, tests, and projects.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and stay current with best practices in social studies education.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Studies, or a related field
• Valid MI teaching license with an endorsement in History/Social Studies for high school.
• Proven experience teaching social studies at the middle or secondary school level.
• Strong knowledge of social studies curriculum and state standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with integrating technology into the classroom.
• Background in multicultural education and an understanding of diverse student needs.
• Experience with extracurricular activities, such as coaching or advising student clubs.
• Fluent Spanish