Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Posted: 15-Jun-26
Location: Leesburg, Virginia
Type: Full Time
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Job Summary:
Loudoun Country Day School seeks a dynamic, experienced, and student-centered educator to serve as the Interim Director of the Middle School for the 2026–2027 school year. The Interim Director reports to the Head of School, serves on the senior leadership team, and will be responsible for ensuring a seamless, positive transition and a strong opening of the school year.
The person in this role leads the educational and administrative aspects of the Middle School including overseeing the educational program; implementing all school policies, procedures, and practices; and maintaining a strong, inclusive, and positive school culture. While this position is initially an interim appointment to ensure the school takes the necessary time to secure the right leadership fit, there is a strong potential for this role to transition into a permanent position for the qualified candidate.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Transition & Launch: Lead the immediate summer preparation and onboarding process to ensure a seamless transition of leadership and a successful opening of the Middle School in August.
- Oversee and lead the daily operations of the Middle School in support of the School’s mission, philosophy, and core values.
- Work collaboratively with the Middle School faculty and in concert with the Head of School on program enhancements, offerings, teaching methodology, classroom climate, and school culture to create the most impactful and transformational learning and social experience possible.
- In partnership with the Head of School, identify, develop, and implement goals for the division to promote a safe and supportive environment for learning while emphasizing age-appropriate responsibility.
- Work with faculty to maintain and coordinate a comprehensive schedule and divisional calendar, to include planning and execution of academic schedules, assemblies, programs, home base (advisory), and student life.
- In coordination with the Director of Admissions, participate on the Admissions Committee.
- Conduct regularly scheduled divisional meetings for faculty and staff to review routine operational matters, exchange ideas, and plan the middle school program.
- Oversee curriculum development, innovation, implementation, and documentation in coordination with the early years and lower school division directors and faculty, and facilitate collaboration across divisions and disciplines.
- Communicate, train, and reinforce policies, guidelines, and practices for faculty and staff that establish a thriving and caring community.
- Communicate with and build successful partnerships with families to support their children and proactively address potential concerns.
- Actively participate in co-curricular activities in order to maintain and develop relationships in support of student success.
- Manage, evaluate, and oversee the development of faculty and staff performance.
- In collaboration with the Head of School, oversee the hiring, onboarding, retention, and assignments of faculty and staff.
- Work closely with arts and PE/Athletics faculty on communications and scheduling regarding arts events and athletics.
- Partner with other members of the community to ensure the social-emotional well-being of students and further the culture of supporting and preserving student dignity, respect, and privacy while guiding the growth and accountability processes.
- Oversee the Middle School budget for all core academic disciplines.
- Support and provide opportunities for achievement of personal and professional goals of faculty members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL & APPLICATION PROCESS
Loudoun Country Day School (LCDS) is an independent, coeducational school in Leesburg, Virginia, educating about 360 students in preschool through 8th grade.
LCDS is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, political affiliation, or any other status prohibited by applicable law. We recognize and value all forms of diversity and are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment which honors each member for their individual differences, experiences, strengths, and identities.
To Apply:
Review of applications will begin immediately due to the timeline for this appointment. Interested candidates should submit a thoughtful letter of interest (explaining their suitability for an interim-to-permanent leadership transition), a current resume, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references to employment@lcds.org.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A four year degree in education or a closely related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience teaching middle school children with proven success partnering with and leading colleagues.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of school leadership experience preferred, demonstrating immediate operational readiness.
- Experience working in an independent school environment.
- Knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy for grades 6 through 8.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- An educational philosophy consistent with the mission of the Loudoun Country Day School and the school’s six core values of respect, citizenship, responsibility, caring, fairness, and trustworthiness.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, and parents.
- Strong writing, speaking, and organizational skills.
Key Competencies: Leadership, Communication, Organization, Problem-solving, Budget Management, Change Management, Rapid Onboarding, Teamwork, and Adaptability.
