The Langley School, a PS-8 independent school in McLean, Virginia, seeks a Junior Kindergarten lead teacher for the 2023-2024 school year in its Primary School.
Junior Kindergarten lead teachers deliver small-group and full-class instruction in language arts, mathematics, social studies, and/or life skills, and collaborate with assistant teachers to assess and record student progress. Guided by the theory and practice of the Responsive Classroom and our own Community Contract, lead teachers work with a grade level team and assistant teachers to provide consistent and positive classroom management.
Through generous professional development opportunities and regular collaborative team meetings, assistant teachers are able to develop their skills and work toward their professional goals.
Grounded in a deep respect for childhood, The Langley School offers an exceptional community and an inquiry-based academic curriculum paired with a unique social-emotional program for students in preschool through eighth grade. Since 1942, The Langley School has shaped confident, kind, self-aware learners who are prepared to thrive in the nation's top high schools and beyond. Langley remains committed to attracting and retaining exceptional faculty as members of our community who demonstrate a deep respect for childhood, are excited about being leaders in teaching and learning, and want to work in a highly collaborative environment.
The Langley School offers highly competitive salaries, excellent benefits, robust professional development opportunities, and tuition remission for faculty and staff.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in education preferred, three to five years previous experience working with children in learning environments, excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfort with integrating technology into the curriculum, interest in collaborating with colleagues, and a passion for working with children required.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Brad Lands
Director of Technology and Innovation
via email: blands@langleyschool.org and please write “JK Lead Teacher” in the subject line.
No phone calls, please.
The Langley School is composed of students, teachers, parents, and staff who believe that a diverse school community promotes learning and growth, preparing students for responsible and compassionate citizenship in the global community. We administer all programs and policies without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or any other category to the extent protected by applicable laws.
Founded upon a deep appreciation for childhood, and an abiding belief in the necessity and power of parent/teacher partnership, The Langley School offers an exceptional community and an individually attuned academic program—proving both to be mutually reinforcing and equally essential.