Employment

Title: Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

The School

The Miami Valley School (MVS).  Our mission is to challenge young people of promise to become self-sustaining learners and compassionate global citizens.  For almost 60 years, MVS has provided a unique learning option for families in the Dayton, Ohio, community. Here, faculty are educators who are ready to help refine a truly differentiated educational opportunity as MVS becomes a nationally-recognized leader in experience-based learning. Here, every member of the MVS community is committed to transformative immersive learning in the classroom and during our Immersion term. Equally important is our commitment to Social Emotional Learning (SEL), through which our students learn the skills and competencies necessary to navigate an ever-shifting world with confidence and curiosity. Here, we learn because we do.

The Role

MVS is seeking a knowledgeable, meticulous, and creative Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk for a part-time position (12 hours per week).  The AP Clerk will be responsible for monitoring the outflow of capital for the company.

The Opportunity

All members of MVS’ vibrant employee cohort bring the school’s mission and vision to life each day for students and families in the Dayton community.  Each day we live out our mission through our core values: integrity, celebration, grit, and kindness. As a part of our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Expand Global Leadership.  MVS is known for its academic and extracurricular programming, and with you on our team, we will continue to grow with our students as leaders of Global Citizenship and stewards of civil discourse. 
• Enhance Cultural Experiences.  Through your multicultural lens and passion for experiences in which students can be empathetic, you will support faculty in creating awe inspiring immersion programs and cultivate a sense of courage in students to experience the world, explore passions, and dive deep into content.

• Develop Character and Wellness. To support the overall wellness of our vibrant community, you’ll have the opportunity to meaningfully connect and collaborate with students and families.

• Innovate.  As we continue to develop our Immersive Learning programming, you will be part of a team that is enhancing professional learning nationwide and becoming a thought leader for immersive learning experiences that stretch beyond the traditional school experience.

• Couple Academic Rigor with Increased Accessibility.  Through your intentional support and empowerment, our students will explore their unique learning needs, utilize critical thinking, and begin to think about and create solutions for today’s pressing challenges.

• Collaborate as part of a World-Class Team.  In your role at MVS, you will work alongside dedicated faculty who have taught and learned all over the world and in a variety of school contexts. Your colleagues are artists, researchers, entrepreneurs, published authors, professional musicians, armed services veterans, and thespians. Most importantly, they are compassionate and caring educators committed to lifelong learning.
• And of course, you will get to make an impact! As the AP Clerk, you will make an impact as part of the Business Office Team.

Expectations 

• Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs.
• Must be able to learn other accounting software systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
• Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identifies discount opportunities, and issues purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed.
• Processes employee reimbursement requests for payment.
• Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Business or Accounting degree preferred.

Benefits

This is a part-time position, with no benefits other than free lunch in the school cafeteria.

Take the Next Step

Share this opportunity with your network! Learn more about our school by clicking on the embedded links.  Interested and qualified applicants should submit a completed MVS employment application, cover letter, resume, outlining your suitability for the position and interest in the mission of the school to lisa.garvic@mvschool.com.  Please do not call the school directly. The position will be open until filled.  

Bring Your Whole Self

MVS is committed to the Dayton community and to our mission and vision.  We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and will not discriminate on any basis.  We seek qualified candidates from a myriad of backgrounds to join our dynamic team.

Title: Campus Safety Specialist, 10-month employee

Reports to: Head of School

The School

The Miami Valley School (MVS).  Our mission is to challenge young people of promise to become self-sustaining learners and compassionate global citizens.  For almost 60 years, MVS has provided a unique learning option for families in the Dayton, Ohio, community. Here, faculty are educators who are ready to help refine a truly differentiated educational opportunity as MVS becomes a nationally-recognized leader in experience-based learning. Here, every member of the MVS community is committed to transformative immersive learning in the classroom and during our Immersion term. Equally important is our commitment to Social Emotional Learning (SEL), through which our students learn the skills and competencies necessary to navigate an ever-shifting world with confidence and curiosity. Here, we learn because we do.

The Role

The Campus Safety Manager supports the School community in overall safety compliance, training, and oversight of the school through a comprehensive safety program that supports the school, its occupants and its mission.

The Opportunity

All members of MVS’ vibrant faculty and staff bring the school’s mission and vision to life each day for students and families in the Dayton community.  Each day we live out our mission through our core values: integrity, celebration, grit, and kindness.

Collaborate as part of a World-Class Team

 In your role, you will work alongside dedicated staff and faculty who have taught and learned all over the world and in a variety of school contexts. Your colleagues are artists, researchers, entrepreneurs, published authors, professional musicians, armed services veterans, and thespians. Most importantly, they are compassionate and caring educators committed to lifelong learning.

Expectations 

The Campus Safety Manager will serve in the follow capacities:

• Community Member
  • Model collaboration, discipline, and professionalism consistent with the school’s mission and values. 
  • Collaborate and communicate proactively, clearly and openly with The Head of School, members of the leadership team,  Director of Facilities, faculty, staff, coaches, parents,  students, as well as local law enforcement and fire department. 
  • Embrace the school’s vision statement on diversity (see website) and engage in training in multicultural practice.
  • Work closely with the Head of School and Leadership Team in support of the school’s strategic plan “Elevate the Vision”(2021-2025) to build long-term planning for safety as it supports the strategic goal of wellness.

• General Compliance and Oversight
  • Be knowledgeable of the school’s Emergency Operations Plan
  • Ensure all safety protocols are followed as per Ohio Department of Education.
  • Perform regular patrols to ensure visibility around campus and build trust
  • Manage daily Drop-off/Dismissal processes.
  • Be knowledgeable in Run Hide Fight protocol to provide individual and group training to faculty, staff and students.
  • Lead and administer all required drills (Tornado, Fire, Run/ Hide/ Fight ) and any other drills or training deemed necessary.
  • Support at major school events and periodic evening/weekend events (Homecoming, Convocation, Harvest, Graduation, basketball tournaments, etc.) 
  • Perform regular assessments of all vulnerabilities to campus safety (doors, windows, exterior entrances).
  • Represent the school at appropriate local, state, and national safety meetings and associations, as requested.
  • Ensure all classrooms are equipped with Emergency “go bags” that are regularly checked and updated.
  • Serve as a liaison to law enforcement, fire department and other emergency responders.
  • Coordinate with Division Directors in leading safety training for all faculty and staff leading up to Immersion.

Other Duties

• Review camera footage as needed
• Coordinate with tech dept on phone system, emergency page, intercom, radio
• Participate in meetings with school counselors to support students as needed
• Manage flagpole orders
• Other reasonable duties as assigned by the Head of School

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in safety or security
• Certified Safety Manager or willing to work toward this certification  
• Competency and experience in swift management of crisis 
• Proactive, organized, outgoing, service-oriented, strong communication skills, with attention to detail
• Proficiency with Google Suite, calendar management, professional email etiquette.
• Must be able to be on their feet for long periods of time. 
• Ability to lift 100+ pounds as necessary for the position.

Benefits

This is a full-time opportunity that provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, a matching 403(b) program, and 50% tuition remission for the children of employees.

Take the Next Step

Share this opportunity with your network! Learn more about our school by clicking on the embedded links.  Interested and qualified applicants should submit a completed MVS employment application, cover letter, resume, outlining your suitability for the position and interest in the mission of the school to lisa.garvic@mvschool.com.  Please do not call the school directly. The position will be open until filled.  

Bring Your Whole Self

MVS is committed to the Dayton community and to our mission and vision.  We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and will not discriminate on any basis.  We seek qualified candidates from a myriad of backgrounds to join our dynamic team.

Title: After School Care Staff

The School

The Miami Valley School’s mission is to challenge young people of promise to become self-sustaining learners and compassionate global citizens. For a half-century, The Miami Valley School has provided a unique learning option for families in the Dayton, Ohio community. Faculty at MVS are educators who are ready to help refine a truly differentiated educational opportunity as MVS becomes a nationally-recognized leader in experience-based learning. 

The Role

The Miami Valley School seeks a part-time After School Care Staff member in providing quality childcare for children pre-K through grade 8. We operate a vigorous after-school program designed to offer a safe yet educationally fun environment.  Approximately 15 hours per week.

Reports to: Extended Day Coordinator

Expectations

• Demonstrate an ability to develop a rapport with faculty, administrators, students
• Attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Primary Responsibilities

• Engage and supervise children by ensuring safe environment
• Organizing and serving snacks
• Supervising homework

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No experience necessary, we will train you!

Working Environment:  

The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being of students. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside with the following exceptions:

• Recess Duty
• Field Trips
• Immersion Activities
• Community Service Days

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; walk and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments.

To Apply:

Eligible applicants should submit a completed MVS employment application, cover letter, resume, outlining your suitability for the position and interest in the mission of the school to lisa.garvic@mvschool.com.  For more information on the school, follow the embedded links. Please do not call the school directly. 

Title: Bus Driver

The School

The Miami Valley School (MVS).  Our mission is to challenge young people of promise to become self-sustaining learners and compassionate global citizens.  For almost 60 years, MVS has provided a unique learning option for families in the Dayton, Ohio, community. Here, faculty are educators who are ready to help refine a truly differentiated educational opportunity as MVS becomes a nationally-recognized leader in experience-based learning. Here, every member of the MVS community is committed to transformative immersive learning in the classroom and during our Immersion term. Equally important is our commitment to Social Emotional Learning (SEL), through which our students learn the skills and competencies necessary to navigate an ever-shifting world with confidence and curiosity. Here, we learn because we do.

The Role

MVS is seeking a responsible and reliable school bus driver to transport students to field trips and athletic events, while ensuring their safety. The school bus driver’s responsibilities include ensuring proper vehicle maintenance, observing safety and traffic rules, and maintaining order among students while they are on the bus.

The Opportunity

To be successful as a school bus driver, you should enjoy working with children and strictly observe passenger transport regulations. Ultimately, a top-notch school bus driver should be meticulous when it comes to vehicle inspections and regard passenger safety as the highest priority.

School Bus Driver Responsibilities:

• Being attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensuring passenger safety.
• Following the planned route and schedule for departure times and stops.
• Regularly checking vehicle safety such as tires, brakes, turn signals, mechanical equipment, etc.
• Monitoring and reporting fuel consumption, mileage, and passenger numbers.
• Reporting delays, accidents, and emergencies.
• Responding to emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Inspecting the vehicle thoroughly before and after each trip.
• Assisting with the loading and unloading of the bus when required.
• Enforcing conduct and safety rules on the bus.
• Maintaining a clean vehicle.

School Bus Driver Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• CDL license required.
• Passenger and school bus endorsement required.
• Clean driving record.
• Previous experience as a bus driver.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Working knowledge of first aid procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.

NOTE: criminal background check and T8 physical required for hire

Benefits

As this is a part-time position, there are no traditional benefits.

Take the Next Step

Share this opportunity with your network! Learn more about our school by clicking on the embedded links. Interested and qualified candidates should submit a completed MVS employment application, cover letter, and resume outlining your suitability for the position and interest in the mission of the school to lisa.garvic@mvschool.com.  Please do not call the school directly.

Bring Your Whole Self

MVS is committed to the Dayton community and to our mission and vision.  We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and will not discriminate on any basis.  We seek qualified candidates from a myriad of backgrounds to join our dynamic team.