Social Studies Teacher

About PPL

When joining PPL, you become a part of a diverse team whose goal is to assist our residents and communities with the groundwork they need not only to survive but also to thrive.

Job Summary

This person will join the amazing staff at our LNAS Alternative High School in Minneapolis.

• Create appropriate learning resources and develop lesson plans
• Maintain appropriate teaching knowledge and utilize technology in the learning environment
• Teach classes as designated individually or as part of a team.
• Vary learning materials and presentation to fit needs of students
• Participate in team effectiveness and registration process
• Adhere and enforce school’s standards of behavior on a consistent basis
• Develop and implement appropriate structure, policies and procedures
• Establish and implement appropriate social/extra curricula activities

✅ What You Bring

Minimum Technology Qualifications

Ability to use:

• MS Word and Outlook
• Google Workspace

• Bachelor’s degree in secondary education or equivalent
• State of Minnesota Teaching License in secondary social studies required
• Training and experience in alternative school setting preferred
• Training and experience in behavior modification techniques and class management preferred
• Experience working with diverse at-risk youth population (i.e. ethnic, cultural, economic, etc.)
• Training and experience in assessments and testing
• Training and experience with school-to career programs preferred
• Proficient in a second language (other than English) preferred

Why You’ll Love Working at PPL

• 8AM-4PM/ School Calendar

• $48,000-$54,000 annually depending on qualifications

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Employer‑paid Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• HSA or FSA options
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

• Stable schedule with meaningful, mission‑driven work
• Work that directly supports housing stability and community well‑being

Hours: Full time, Exempt

Project for Pride in Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.