Website Julia Morgan School for Girls
Title: 7th and/or 8th Grade Humanities Teacher
Date Modified: March 2026
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Supervisor: Dir of Curriculum and Teaching
Job Objectives:
-To inspire and support students to become the confident, capable, creative, and compassionate women of tomorrow
-To inspire students to see the scholar within each of them
Job Functions:
-Teach the full range of Language Arts including literature studies and writing projects across the different genres of writing (persuasive, expository, narrative)
-Teach social studies and Include a diverse range of perspectives, resources, source materials in each class
-As much as possible create connections between the language arts and social studies themes, units and projects
-Include literature with a diverse range of authors, including women, variety of genres, and female protagonists for each grade level
-Engage students in historical thinking, writing, communicating, and presenting
-Provide frequent written feedback to students on their writing
-Write narrative comments for each student at each grade level for grade reports
-Serve as a grade-level advisor
-Work collaboratively with members of the grade level team to monitor the academic and the social/emotional well being of the students
-Prepare students for and attend parent-advisor-student conferences
-Work collaboratively with members of each grade level team to integrate humanities across disciplines
-Lead student clubs
-Support assessment days, admissions committee and high school letters of recommendation for 8th-grade students, requiring them
-Organize and lead WORD Day – a full school day devoted to the appreciation of the written word with author visits and writing workshops
-Fulfill Teacher/Staff responsibilities as defined in the JMSG Employee Handbook and Employment Agreement
-Attend school events including Gift of Giving, Spring Concert, Grade Level trip, STEAM Night, Graduation
-Perform additional duties as needed
Job Requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree or higher in the subject area
-Demonstrated expertise in the subject area
-Successful experience teaching middle or high school students
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-A strong understanding of girls’ education, the relational model, and adolescent development
-An understanding of the unique needs of middle school girls
-A collaborative spirit and strong interest in interdisciplinary teaching
-Experience in curriculum development and project-based learning
-Excitement about working specifically with middle school girls and non-binary students
-A student-centered orientation
-Flexible and collaborative team player
-Partnership and good communication with parents that supports students
-A sense of humor is essential when working with middle school girls
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
-Works in a stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
-May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time
-Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
-Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled office environment
-Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000 a year
*Dependent on Years of Experience, Teaching and Education Level
The Advisor Role at Julia Morgan School for Girls
Advisory emphasizes supporting girls academically, socially, and emotionally through their three years of middle school. Advisory complements the academic and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs by providing an opportunity for students to take ownership of their personal growth in a more close-knit setting. Students meet weekly in small groups, composed of an adult Advisor and grade-level peers. Advisory groups explore topics such as community, tolerance, and respect. In addition, the groups discuss upcoming school events and participate in a number of team-building activities throughout the year.
A student’s Advisor acts as her academic and social advocate, offers advice and support, and encourages each student to advocate for herself. Advisors communicate purposefully with students’ teachers and parents/guardians and help their advisees prepare for student-led conferences twice a year. Advisory is a core element defining how students and teachers relate at Julia Morgan School for Girls, creating an atmosphere where students respect and feel close to their teachers and peers.
As such, advisors:
-Facilitate group advising sessions that are meaningful and support students’ social-emotional development
-Establish a one-on-one relationship between Advisor and advisee that fosters a sense of trust and belonging
-Act as a liaison between parent/guardian and school, where consistent and timely communication is valued; Advisors communicate purposefully with girls’ teachers and parents/guardians to create a network of support for each student;
-Ensure that each student is encouraged, supported, and valued for her individual strength and areas of growth.
-Contact parents at the start of the school year for an introductory conversation
-Attend the grade level overnight outdoor education trip and grade level field trips
-Attend homeroom each day with advisees. Take attendance and enter attendance into our Student Information System (Infinite Campus)
-Attend Advisory class each day, during community time.
-Write Learning, Leadership and Community (LLC) portion of student report cards and attend parent conferences with each advisee
To apply for this job email your details to kweekes@juliamorganschool.org