The Langley School, a Preschool-8 independent school in McLean, Virginia, seeks a middle school French teacher opening 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 French teacher will teach 5 - 8 grade French, 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. Langley’s students learn language through authentic experiences that develop their global competencies and enhance language acquisition. The French 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 the Head of Middle School.

The Langley School offers highly competitive salaries, excellent benefits, robust professional development opportunities, and tuition remission for faculty and staff.

Requirements:

Teaching Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required, Advanced degree preferred
• A minimum of three years prior experience teaching in a middle school setting
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal fluency in both French and English

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• Passion for working with middle schoolers
• Comfort working in a highly collaborative organization
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Experience developing curriculum 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 Emily Dutton, Head of Middle School, at edutton@langleyschool.org. Please write “French 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• McLean, VA 22101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person