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Posted: 11-Feb-25
Location: McLean, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Categories
Visual/Performing Arts
The Langley School, a Preschool-8 independent school in McLean, Virginia, is hiring a dynamic Drama Teacher for the 2025-2026 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 Drama Teacher teaches Drama in grades 5 through 8, 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. The Drama Teacher is also responsible for the selection, organization, and execution of two Middle School theater productions annually (one play and one musical), as well as the fifth grade Musical performance.
The Drama Teacher also participates in the life of the school, including, but not limited to being an advisor, teaching an elective, chaperoning day and overnight trips, supervision of break and/or lunch, and other duties as assigned. The Langley School offers highly competitive salaries, excellent benefits, robust professional development opportunities, daycare and tuition remission for faculty and staff.
Teaching Job Requirements
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.
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Posted: 11-Feb-25
Location: McLean, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Categories
Visual/Performing Arts
The Langley School, a Preschool-8 independent school in McLean, Virginia, is hiring a dynamic Drama Teacher for the 2025-2026 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 Drama Teacher teaches Drama in grades 5 through 8, 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. The Drama Teacher is also responsible for the selection, organization, and execution of two Middle School theater productions annually (one play and one musical), as well as the fifth grade Musical performance.
The Drama Teacher also participates in the life of the school, including, but not limited to being an advisor, teaching an elective, chaperoning day and overnight trips, supervision of break and/or lunch, and other duties as assigned. The Langley School offers highly competitive salaries, excellent benefits, robust professional development opportunities, daycare and tuition remission for faculty and staff.
Teaching Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required, Advanced degree preferred
- A minimum of three years prior experience teaching in a middle school setting
- Experience producing a school or community-based theater production
- Passion for working with students in grades 5 through 8
- 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
- Sense of humor and joy in their work
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.
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