The Langley School, a Preschool-8 independent school in McLean, Virginia, is hiring a Science Teacher for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Grounded in a deep respect for childhood, The Langley School offers a warm, welcoming community and an exceptional academic program that uniquely combines inquiry-based learning and social-emotional learning for students in preschool through eighth grade. Since 1942, Langley has shaped curious, confident, resilient leaders, thinkers, and creators who are prepared to thrive in the nation’s top high schools and beyond. Langley attracts and retains talented faculty who support the whole child, are excited to be leaders in teaching and learning, and enjoy working in a diverse, highly collaborative setting. Teachers at Langley are committed to the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth of each student and foster a nurturing, engaging learning environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
The Science teacher will teach grades 3- 5 Science, including designing and delivering instruction that reflects our inquiry-based instructional model, providing targeted and timely feedback on student learning, and adapting instruction based on student progress. The Science teacher will also participate in the life of the school, including, but not limited to being an advisor, teaching electives, chaperoning day and overnight trips, supervision of break and/or lunch, and other duties as assigned by their division head.
The Langley School offers highly competitive salaries, excellent benefits, robust professional development opportunities, and tuition remission for faculty and staff.
A minimum of three years prior experience teaching in a school setting
Ideal Candidates Will Possess The Following
Comfort working in a highly collaborative organization
Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment
Commitment to personal and professional development
Experience developing curriculum is strongly preferred
High level of integrity, professionalism, flexibility, and organization
Experience integrating technology in pedagogy and the classroom
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
To Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to Jessica Robinson, Head of Lower School, at jrobinson@langleyschool.org. Please write “Science Teacher” 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.