The Girls’ Middle School
Since its founding in 1998, The Girls’ Middle School (GMS) has been committed to progressive education and innovative programming, educating the diverse middle school students who make up our vibrant, inclusive community. Our project-based curriculum encourages creative problem-solving, collaborative teamwork, and independent thought. GMS educates girls* during a pivotal time in their lives. Students develop self-knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills supported by a staff highly attuned to their changing emotional and social needs. GMS encourages girls to find their voices, take risks, and become self-reliant. Learn more about GMS: and
*At GMS, “girls” refers to cis girls, trans girls, non-binary youth, gender non-conforming youth, gender queer youth, and any girl-identified youth.
Mission
The Girls’ Middle School educates girls at a crucial time in life. We create an inclusive environment where academic growth is nourished. A GMS girl discovers her strengths and expresses her voice while respecting the contributions of others.
Primary Teaching Responsibilities
Teach four sections of 7th Grade Computer Science and three sections of 8th Grade Computer Science
Develop inclusive classroom procedures and practices to optimize learning for all students
Develop and document curriculum that involves exploration, inquiry, and hands-on learning
Differentiate assignments and classroom practices to provide for student choice and agency, multiple levels of challenge, various learning modalities, and to accommodate learning differences within the context of collaborative learning
Create authentic assessments that are rooted in the course learning objectives, provide multiple ways to demonstrate engagement and understanding, and communicate expectations clearly to students
Hold Office Hours daily to meet with students individually and/or in groups
Communicate curriculum and expectations to parents via periodic curriculum updates and showcase events such as Back to School Night and Academic Fair
Respond to family communications in a timely manner, typically within one or two school days
Write informal narrative reports for Fall Snapshots and Spring Check-Ins (as agreed upon with the Assistant Head of School; not to exceed one grade-level worth of reports at any given time)
Write formal First and Second Semester Progress Reports that make up the student cumulative file (as agreed upon with the Assistant Head of School; not to exceed one grade-level worth of reports at any given time
Conduct Parent/Guardian - Teacher Conferences
7th Period and Student Supervision Responsibilities
Assemblies: attend and supervise students
Electives: each semester, teach an elective class that meets approximately once per week
Advisory: serve as an advisor
Supervise Recess or Lunch (dependent on classroom assignments)
Grade Level and Special Activities
Start-of-Year Grade Level Activities: coordinate with the administration and grade level team to plan and carry out activities such as New Student Orientation, grade level community-building activities/trips
Proctor MAP Growth Assessments
Fall and Spring Intersession weeks: teach a course or chaperone a grade-level trip
Grade Level Field Trips: attend and chaperone (day and/or overnight) as needed
Grade Level-specific Programs or Events (e.g. 6th New Family Picnic, 7th Entrepreneurial, 8th Personal Odyssey): attend and support
End-of-Year Activities: coordinate with the administration and grade-level team to plan and carry out grade-level activities
Graduation: attend and speak for students
Staff and Faculty Meetings and Professional Development
Participate in weekly staff check-ins/meetings and faculty, grade-level, and department meetings
Participate in August Pre-Service, June Post-Service, and Faculty/Staff Professional Development throughout the year
Engage in other professional development throughout the year, including: membership in professional organizations, reading articles/books, observing classes, attending workshops or conferences, taking classes, planning/revising curriculum, developing effective assessment tools, participating on a committee for a school or strategic initiative, etc.
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