Posted: 09-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 Lower School Counselor and SEL Instructor 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 K-3 Counselor & SEL Instructor provides direct short-term counseling services to students in Kindergarten through Third Grade, individually and in small groups, and collaborates closely with faculty, parents, and administrators to address student social-emotional wellness needs effectively. In collaboration with the director of student support, they are an integral member of crisis response when students or the community face critical situations. Additionally, this faculty member teaches weekly SEL classes in Kindergarten through Third Grade using the Langley School’s unique custom curriculum, REACH.
The Langley School offers highly competitive salaries, excellent benefits, robust professional development opportunities, and tuition remission for faculty and staff.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field. 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. A candidate with a counseling certification or license and experience working in an elementary school is preferred. In addition, excellent written and verbal communication skills, skill and interest in collaborating with colleagues, and a passion for working with children are required.
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 “Instructional Specialist” 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.
