Posted: 17-Jun-26
Location: McLean, Virginia
Type: Full Time
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The Langley School, a PS-8 independent school in McLean, Virginia, seeks a 5th-8th grade SEL Teacher for the 2026-2027 school 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 Social-Emotional Learning Teacher will be responsible for teaching SEL/Health lessons in grades 5-8 including topics such as mindfulness, mental health awareness, identity, and human development and sexuality. The SEL Teacher will collaborate closely with the director of student support/SEL and the director of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging on lesson content. The SEL Teacher will share SEL resources and strategies to support students across the domains of emotional acuity, cultural responsiveness, and healthy behaviors in all subjects. The SEL 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.
Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree is required, and an advanced degree in education, psychology, or related field is preferred. A background in teaching lessons and facilitating conversations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as human development, is desired. Candidates must have experience working with children in educational or counseling settings. In addition, excellent written and verbal communication skills, an interest in collaborating with colleagues, and a passion for working with children are required.
The Langley School offers highly competitive salaries, excellent benefits, robust professional development opportunities, and tuition remission for faculty and staff.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to: Sarah Sumwalt, Director of Student Support & Social-Emotional Learning via email: ssumwalt@langleyschool.org. Please write “5-8 SEL 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.
