The Langley School, a Preschool-8 independent school in McLean, Virginia, seeks a dynamic, collaborative, experienced, child-centered educator to serve as Associate Head of Lower School beginning in July 2026.

Grounded in a deep respect for childhood, The Langley School offers an extraordinary 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 believe in supporting the whole child, are excited about being leaders in teaching and learning, and want to work in a highly collaborative environment. Teachers at The Langley School are committed to the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of each child, and create a nurturing and stimulating environment in which to learn.  

At Langley, we promote curiosity, empathy, and ingenuity through a clearly articulated curricular model rooted in Inquiry-Based Learning and Social-Emotional Learning. Associate division heads at Langley collaborate closely with division heads and other senior leaders around curricular programming, instruction, and operations; they work closely with students and families and contribute significantly toward achieving the goals outlined in the school's strategic plan. The Associate Head of Lower School position is an 11-month position and reports directly to the Head of Lower School.

The Langley School offers highly competitive salaries, excellent benefits, robust professional development opportunities, and tuition remission for faculty and staff.

Requirements:

• Successful instructional leadership, including curriculum development and implementation experience
• Superior communication and organizational skills, and demonstrated initiative 
• Demonstrated commitment to the academic, social, and emotional well-being of every child, every day
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning and work environment 
• Proven collaboration and consensus-building skills 
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong ability to perform these core responsibilities:

• Coordinate and collaborate with the division head on all division matters, including child safety and curriculum planning. implementation, and evaluation; instruction and pedagogy; instructional coaching; professional development; collection, measurement, and analysis of student performance data; hiring and onboarding new faculty; and in all ways fostering a learning environment that is inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive within and across divisions
• Assume primary responsibility for division operations and personnel in the absence of the division head
• Work with the division head to establish, evaluate, implement and maintain appropriate ethical, behavioral, and restorative guidelines for students in the division
• Develop and assist in the execution of a comprehensive plan for student life that complements the school’s curriculum and philosophy--including class trips, assemblies, and service opportunities
• Assist with conducting regular meetings with division faculty, dealing both with routine school matters and strategic/philosophical issues relevant to the work of the division 
• Maintain a highly visible presence within the school community
• Collaborate with the director of social-emotional learning to support the implementation of Langley’s SEL program within the division 
• Create and nurture a culture of reflective practice, collaboration, feedback, and professional growth and renewal
• Teaching of classes or electives may be assigned

Please send a cover letter and resume via email to jrobinson@langleyschool.org to be considered for the position. Please write “Associate Head of Lower School' in the subject line. 

No phone calls, please.

The Langley School believes that a diverse school community promotes learning and growth, preparing students for responsible and compassionate global citizenship. The school administers all programs and policies without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.

The Langley School is an EEO employer.

About The Langley School

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.

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