Lead First Grade Teacher

Company Description Loudoun Country Day School (LCDS) educates students from preschool through eighth grade. Our mission is to inspire students to become lifelong learners, to think critically and creatively, and to lead with courage, compassion, and character. LCDS is situated in Leesburg, Virginia. Located in Loudoun County in Northern Virginia, the school is about 40 miles from DC. Loudoun Country Day School (LCDS) is an independent, coeducational school, educating about 357 students in preschool through 8th grade.

Job Description Loudoun Country Day School (LCDS) is looking for an enthusiastic, talented educator to join our team as a lead teacher in First Grade. This is an immediate opening. Lead teachers instruct in Language Arts and Math every day to the students in their respective homerooms, as well as a speciality subject (possibly science, social studies, writing, or grammar) twice per week to all of the students in the grade. They will also attend teacher workdays, meetings, student events, and assume various duties commensurate with those of other LCDS full-time teachers.  

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred), preferably in Education or one of the subjects that would be taught by the candidate (English, Math, Science, Social Studies)
• Multiple years of experience teaching lower school or elementary school
• Ability to connect and build positive relationships with children and parents
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team
• Growth mindset and willingness to seek professional development opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort level using technology and incorporating it into teaching

Salary $58,000 to $80,000, commensurate with experience.

Loudoun Country Day School (LCDS) is an independent, coeducational school in Leesburg, Virginia, educating about 357 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 and strengths.  

All interested candidates should send a letter expressing their interest, specifying the grade(s) that would be the best match for their experiences and interests, along with a current resume and the names and contact information of at least three appropriate references to employment@lcds.org.