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.
