Oakton, Virginia
Oakton, Virginia
Greenwich, Connecticut
New York, New York
Berkeley, California
Springfield, IL
Posted: 13-Jan-26
Location: Leesburg, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Required Education:
Additional Information:
Kindergarten - 5th Grade Lead Teachers
Supervisors: Early Years or Lower School Division Director
Classification: Exempt, 10-Month
Loudoun Country Day School (LCDS) is looking for enthusiastic, talented educators to join our team as lead teachers in Kindergarten through 5th grade for the 2026-2027 Academic year.
These are full-time positions, and those hired will teach Language Arts and Math every day to the students in their respective homerooms, and 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 and meetings, and assume various duties commensurate with those of other LCDS full-time teachers.
Loudoun Country Day School (LCDS) is an independent, coeducational school in Leesburg, Virginia, educating about 365 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.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s degree is required (advanced degree is 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 students in the age range of the grades the candidate would be teaching is required
- Ability to connect and build positive relationships with children
- 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