Position Summary

The Miami Valley School’s (MVS) mission is to challenge young people of promise to become self-sustaining learners and compassionate global citizens. For a half-century, 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.

MVS is seeking an innovative and culturally inclusive History teacher committed to developing compassionate global citizens who are both deeply aware of and engaged in issues at the local, national, and international  levels. This new faculty member will be joining a department committed to critically evaluating dominant historiographical narratives, as their current departmental self-study is asking, “Whose story are we telling?” The department looks forward to adding new courses that explore a diverse array of historical narratives and perspectives and grow the cultural empathy of students. This new faculty member will teach three upper school sections of World Civilizations, as well as either one section of a  yearlong Ancient Cultures course for seventh grade, or two, single-semester upper school Social Science electives that focus on incorporating diverse narratives in South American, Asian, African, or Middle Eastern cultures. Additional duties include co-teaching and designing a month-long J-Term that is immersive, interdisciplinary, and hands-on in nature, which may involve domestic and/or international travel.

This new faculty member will establish a supportive and engaging environment for upper and middle school students (grades 6-12), demonstrate the ability to create developmentally appropriate and inclusive curricula, work collaboratively with colleagues and parents, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate a teaching proficiency and comfort with a variety of different teaching and learning styles. Ideal candidates will possess prior experience teaching History & Social Sciences in middle and/or upper school settings, advising clubs, coaching athletics, and/or leading student travel learning programs. Candidates without prior experience will also be considered.

Expectations:

• Demonstrate a commitment to culturally inclusive curricula and inclusive classroom practices.
• Build collaborative partnership with students and parents
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through engagement in ongoing professional development

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach three sections of World Civilizations and one section of middle school Social Sciences OR two upper school electives, depending on enrollment
• Lead/Co-lead an Immersion program in January
• Develop and propose new courses each year, including new Immersion programs
• Serve as an advisor for a group of 10-12 students
• Lead and/or advise extracurricular activities, which include student clubs and athletics

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or advanced degree(s) in History, the social sciences, education, or other humanities degree
• The desire to work with pre-teen and teenage students in an experiential and “hands-on” setting

The Miami Valley School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic testing, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

To Apply:

Eligible candidates 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 katie.mccallum@mvschool.com. For more information on the school, follow the embedded links.  Please do not call the school directly.

Position Summary

The Miami Valley School’s (MVS) mission is to challenge young people of promise to become self-sustaining learners and compassionate global citizens. For a half-century, 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.

The Miami Valley School is seeking an English teacher committed to developing critical and creative thinkers who collaborate and communicate effectively. This new faculty member will be joining a department that strives to represent the diversity of the MVS community through its text selections, offers assessments that provide a range of opportunities for self-expression, and integrates coursework with other academic departments and the world at large. The faculty member will teach three sections of World Literature as well as a yearlong middle school English course OR two, single-semester upper school English electives, contingent upon enrollment. In each of these roles, the new faculty member should be dedicated to developing curriculum that is literature-rich, writing-intensive, and culturally-inclusive. The literature curriculum should seek a balance between canonical and contemporary works of fiction and non-fiction. Writing instruction should place emphasis on argumentative, analytical, and research-based writing. 

This new faculty member will establish a supportive and engaging environment for upper and middle school students (grades 6-12), demonstrate the ability to create developmentally appropriate and inclusive curricula, work collaboratively with colleagues and parents, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate a teaching proficiency and comfort with a variety of different teaching and learning styles. Ideal candidates will possess prior experience teaching English in middle and/or upper school settings, advising clubs, coaching athletics, and/or leading student travel learning programs. Candidates without prior experience will also be considered.

Expectations:

• Demonstrate a commitment to culturally inclusive curricula and inclusive classroom practices.
• Build collaborative partnership with students and parents
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through engagement in ongoing professional development

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach three sections of World Literature  and one section of middle school English OR two upper school electives, depending on enrollment
• Lead/Co-lead an Immersion program in January
• Develop and propose new courses each year, including new Immersion programs
• Serve as an advisor for a group of 10-12 upper school students
• Lead and/or advise extracurricular activities, which include student clubs and athletics

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or advanced degree(s) in English, English education, or other humanities degree
• The desire to work with pre-teen and teenage students in an experiential and “hands-on” setting

The Miami Valley School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic testing, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

To Apply:

Eligible candidates 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 katie.mccallum@mvschool.com. For more information on the school, follow the embedded links.  Please do not call the school directly.

Position Summary

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.

In collaboration with the Head of School, the Director of Marketing and Communications will plan, direct, and implement overall strategies for all marketing and communications. As an integral member of the leadership team, the Director will promote the school, raise MVS’ visibility in the community, advance its brand, and articulate clear messaging to internal and external constituencies. The Director will be a visible presence during the school day in all divisions and at school events to document and capture images and content for regularly produced all school publications and press releases, advertising, publicity, and public relations.

Primary Responsibilities:

Communications

• Bearing in mind the mission, history, culture, traditions, and educational philosophy of the school, lead and oversee all school communications.
• Maintain and update the school’s website, create new content and landing pages as needed.
• Lead the External Affairs Committee.
• Oversee social media platforms, monitor social media activity and update daily with content consistent with messaging strategy and brand.
• Attend leadership team and external affairs meetings, morning announcements, events, and classes to gather information and write timely articles/press releases featuring each division equally with a goal of promotion and retention. 
• Produce a monthly newsletter and annual magazine.
• Ensure brand and messaging quality and consistency and establish guidelines to apply across all departments, activities, and events at the school and among professional and volunteer leadership. 
• Assist the Head of School in preparing internal and external communications as needed.
  

Press

• Work with the leadership team, faculty and staff to gather information to generate timely content for media invitations and press releases to local and national press.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with the press. Stay actively engaged with the Dayton community to ensure coverage and build trust.
• Oversee internal communication platforms, both digital and signage to ensure brand consistency and messaging.
  

Marketing

• Plan, oversee and execute all digital and print campaigns for the year, with final approval from the Head of School. Track each campaign for effectiveness.
• Develop marketing and communications strategies and plans that advance the School and support increased engagement with prospective and current constituencies.  
• In collaboration with the admissions team, assist in the creation of inbound marketing (newsletters, invitations, etc). 
• Oversee outside work (video digital, ads, design) and ensure consistency in brand and messaging.
• Support the Development Office in marketing special events

To Apply: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, current resume and three (3) writing samples to Erin O’Malley, Executive Assistant to the Head of School (erin.omalley@www.mvschool.com) by February 15, 2020.

Position Summary

For more information on the school, follow the embedded links.

Interested candidates should submit a completed MVS Employment application (see below) and a cover letter, resume, list of references, and a philosophy of education to:

For Early Childhood: Julie Patel, julie.patel@www.mvschool.com

For Lower School: Michele Gaudet, michele.gaudet@www.mvschool.com

For Middle School: Mike Boyer, mike.boyer@www.mvschool.com

For Upper School: Blair Munhofen, blair.munhofen@www.mvschool.com