4th. Grade Lead Teacher

VAIS; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate 4th-grade teacher for the upcoming academic year. This full-time role involves teaching core subjects and fostering a positive learning environment for upper elementary students. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to educational values, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage students through innovative teaching methods. Join a collaborative team dedicated to nurturing young minds and creating an inclusive atmosphere where every student can thrive. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic educator with a growth mindset and commitment to education.
• Experience teaching upper elementary students (ages 8-11).
• Ability to create engaging and inclusive classroom environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach Language Arts and Math to 4th-grade students daily.
• Conduct specialty subjects twice a week and attend faculty meetings.
• Build positive relationships with students and foster a respectful classroom culture.

Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Creativity

Classroom Management

Differentiated Instruction

Technology Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Advanced Degree (preferred)

Tools

Educational Technology

Job description

Loudoun Country Day School (LCDS) is looking for an enthusiastic, talented educator to join our team as a lead teacher in 4th grade for the 2025-2026 Academic year. Reporting to the Lower School Director, our new 4th grade teacher will be a collaborative and passionate educator with a learner’s mindset.

This is a full-time position. The person 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.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Maturity, collegiality, flexibility, sense of humor, and creativity
• Commitment to the mission, philosophy and core values of LCDS
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, contribute to a collegial environment, and assist with tasks outside the job description when needed
• Growth mindset and a willingness to engage in ongoing learning
• Ability to connect and build positive relationships with children and create a classroom culture characterized by kindness, respect, and integrity
• Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree is preferred), preferably in Education or one of the subjects that would be taught (English, math, science, or a social science)
• Experience teaching students in the 8 -11 years old range

Teaching Qualifications:

• Possess an understanding of and passion for working with upper elementary age learners (8-11 years old)
• Ability to create an environment and offer experiences that maximize student engagement, critical and creative thinking, and authentic learning
• Ability to employ differentiated instruction to meet learners at their level of need and utilize a variety of teaching methods
• Ability to organize classroom systems and procedures and manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged and learning
• Ability to assess students' knowledge for the purposes of refining classroom activities and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students' progress, expectations and goals
• Comfortable using technology and incorporating it into teaching
• Willingness to attend planning and faculty meetings and school provided professional development and play an active role in the life of the school

Loudoun Country Day School (LCDS) is an independent, coeducational school in Leesburg, Virginia, educating about 360 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 [e-mail] .