The Langley School, a PS-8 independent school in McLean, Virginia, seeks a Primary School Co-teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. At Langley, Primary School encompasses Preschool, Junior Kindergarten, and Kindergarten.

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 and social-emotional learning for preschool through eighth-grade students. Since 1942, Langley has shaped curious, confident, resilient leaders, thinkers, and creators 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 each student's social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth and foster a nurturing, engaging learning environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

The Primary School Co-teacher is half of a two-person team in one of our Primary School classrooms. Guided by our Inquiry and SEL-based pedagogy and the theory and practice of the Responsive Classroom, the Co-teacher works with the lead homeroom teacher, resource and specialist teachers, and other teachers to support instruction throughout the day. The Co-teacher participates in regular collaborative team meetings and faculty training in the Primary School and across the school.

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 required, 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.

To Apply: 

Please send a cover letter and resume to Anna Shiroma, Head of Primary School, via email: ashiroma@langleyschool.org. Please include “PS Co-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.