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Join the MVS Team

As the campus and the programs we offer expand, we need to expand the staff that supports it. We offer a wide range of benefits, a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, and the opportunity to work with the brightest students in the Miami Valley. Look below to discover what our current opportunities entail.

Current Opportunities

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  • Upper School English - Senior English

    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 an innovative and culturally inclusive upper school English teacher who is committed to developing a curriculum that is literature-rich, writing-intensive, research-informed and culturally-inclusive. The faculty member will teach three sections of Topics in Senior English as well as two, single-semester upper school electives OR a yearlong middle school English course, contingent upon enrollment. This includes offering Topics in Senior English Embedded Honors, which allows students to engage in alternate and sometimes additional reading, writing, and discussions that push students to broader, deeper, and more complex examinations of the coursework within their existing Topics in Senior English section. Topics in Senior English also houses the capstone Aries Project, a year-long research project that further develops the advanced research, writing, and presentation skills that students have practiced throughout their career at The Miami Valley School.
     
    The Opportunity

    All members of MVS’ vibrant faculty 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 instruction and development of an inspiring Immersion Travel Learning Program, you and your students will 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 the MVS Immersion Method™, 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. Here, you will integrate academics, hands-on activities, and scholarly habits via cross-curricular designs and models of learning.
    • Couple Academic Rigor with Increased Accessibility.  Through your intentional planning and development of coursework, 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 teaching 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 Teach! As an upper school English teacher, you will teach three upper school sections of Topics in Senior English as well as two, single-semester upper school electives OR one section of middle school English, contingent upon enrollment.

     
     
    Expectations
    • Establish a supportive and engaging environment for students;
    • Demonstrate a deep belief that teachers have a unique role in empowering students to become passionately inquisitive; 
    • Demonstrate a teaching proficiency and comfort with a variety of teaching methods and learning needs; most importantly supporting immersive, experiential learning;
    • Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students at all readiness levels
    • Foster the belief in each of our students, that students can and will change the world;
    • Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through engagement in ongoing professional development;
    • Build collaborative partnership with students, faculty, and parents;
    • Develop and facilitate culturally inclusive curricula and inclusive classroom practices;
    • All faculty can expect to travel with students (grades 4-12) for 1-3 weeks per year;
    • This is primarily an upper school position, but based upon yearly enrollment you could be asked to teach in the middle school or support Immersion Term in a different division.
     
    Primary Responsibilities
    • Teach 2-3 sections of upper school English and 2 upper school electives OR one section of middle school English, depending on enrollment;
    • Lead/Co-lead an Immersion program in January;
    • Develop and propose new courses each year, including new Immersion programs;
    • Update Blackbaud, MVS’ Student Information System (SIS), and Canvas, MVS’ Learning Management Software (LMS), regularly to keep both students and families informed about student progress and performance
    • Fulfill all other faculty responsibilities that may occur outside the school day, including writing reports and planning, chaperoning student events, attending school-related functions, which include but are not limited to: Caregiver Information Night, Immersion Information Night, Immersion Open House, Aries Colloquium, Academic Awards, and Graduation.
    • Serve as an advisor for a group of 10-12 students;
    • Lead and/or advise extracurricular activities, which include student clubs and athletics;
    • Report to the Upper School Division Director;
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications
    • Possess a desire to work with pre-teen and teenage students in an experiential setting;
    • Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents;
    • Possess excellent communication skills;
    • Have a strong understanding of research techniques and methodology and supporting students engaged in the research process;
    • 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;
    • Undergraduate or advanced degree(s) in English, English education, or other humanities degree; 
    • Candidates without prior teaching experience will also be considered.

    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. 
     
    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.
  • Mandarin Teacher - Middle 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 Middle School Mandarin Teacher must be a passionate and skillful teacher, who is eager to invest their talents in our world language program. They must establish a supportive and engaging environment for middle school students (grades 6-8), Mandarin I upper school students, and our 3rd grade students. This faculty member must demonstrate the ability to create developmentally appropriate curricula, work collaboratively with colleagues and parents, have excellent communication skills, and demonstrate teaching proficiency and comfort with a variety of different teaching and learning styles. In addition, this teacher will have completed coursework or possess teaching experience in Mandarin, and they should be committed to the ACTFL language proficiency standards and have a passion for sharing Chinese culture as manifested in music, films, cuisine, art and literature.
     
    The Opportunity

    All members of MVS’ vibrant faculty 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 instruction and development of an inspiring Immersion Travel Learning Program, you and your students will 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 the MVS Immersion Method™, 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. Here, you and your team will integrate academics, hands-on activities, and scholarly habits via cross-curricular designs and models of learning.
    • Couple Academic Rigor with Increased Accessibility. Through your intentional planning and development of coursework, 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 teaching 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 Teach! As a middle school Mandarin teacher you will get to teach multiple levels of middle school Mandarin, upper school Mandarin I, and 3rd grade Mandarin, as well as lead Immersion programs.

     
     
    Expectations
    • Embrace the vision of The Miami Valley School, incorporate Immersion Method, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL), in the classroom;
    • Develop a lifelong appreciation for healthy and informed decision-making in their students;
    • Demonstrate an ability to develop rapport with students;
    • Commit to ongoing professional development;
    • Lead and/or advise extracurricular activities, which include student clubs and athletics;
    • Communicate with parents, both orally and in writing, effectively and often;
    • Meet all other expectations and responsibilities as outlined by the Faculty Handbook;
    • Demonstrates an understanding of the ACTFL standards and teaching for language acquisition;
     
     
    Primary Responsibilities
    • Teach 6th grade Mandarin, Mandarin 1A (7th grade), Mandarin 1B (8th grade), upper school Mandarin 1, and 3rd grade Mandarin;
    • Lead/Co-lead an Immersion program in January;
    • Develop and propose new Immersion programs;
    • Update Canvas and RamsConnect, MVS’ Learning Management System (LMS), regularly to keep both students and families informed about student progress and performance;
    • Attend faculty meetings;
    • Fulfill all other faculty responsibilities that may occur outside the school day, such as; chaperoning student events, attending school-related functions, which include but are not limited to: Caregiver Information Night (CIN), Immersion Term CIN, Immersion Open House, and Graduation;
    • Serve as a middle school  advisor for a group of about 12 students;
    • Perform other duties as assigned;
     
    Qualifications
    • Undergraduate or Master Degree in Mandarin or related experience
    • Demonstrate computer literacy and proficiency (e.g., Google suite of applications, student information systems and online grade book programs)
    • Desire to work with primarily middle school students in an experiential and “hands-on” setting
    • Candidates without prior teaching experience will also be considered

    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. 
     
    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.
  • Golf Coach - Middle & Upper School

    Title: Golf Coach - Middle and Upper School Teams
    Reports to: Director of Athletics
    Stipend: $4,000
     
    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 middle and upper school golf coach is tasked with overseeing the middle and upper school golf programs, which includes organizing practices, accompanying the teams to matches, and teaching students golf skills and etiquette. The middle school team plays in the CYO Golf League, with 9-hole matches on Sunday afternoons. The upper school golf team plays in the Metro Buckeye Conference, with a mix of 9 and 18-hole matches that usually take place on weekdays. Both programs are co-ed. In addition to maintaining a well-organized and welcoming program, the golf coach is an enthusiastic representative of MVS Athletics who attends athletic department events, trainings, pep rallies, and coaches’ meetings as set by the Director of Athletics. The middle and upper school golf seasons run from August 1 through mid-October. 


     
    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. 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. 
    • 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 as a member of our athletic department.
    • Innovate.  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.
    • Collaborate as part of a World-Class Team.  In your role as a coach 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 middle and upper school golf coach, you will have an impact on the greater MVS community as you build relationships with your players and nurture their success.
     
    Expectations
    • Compassionately engages, inspires, and nurtures our student athletes.
    • Is an effective communicator who demonstrates a positive attitude and a collaborative and collegial spirit.
    • Enthusiastically and actively supports the school community.
    • Assist in preparation and planning for the recognition of athletes for your coaching season (End of year sports awards, Senior Night).
    • Match Preparation including understanding of rules and regulations of the OHSAA and Metro Buckeye Conference, score keeping, and any other duties assigned by league officials (or willingness to learn).
    • Attend all coaches meetings.
    • Remain with student-athletes at school or games until all have been picked up after practices or away contests.
    • Attend sport clinics and workshops at the direction of the Athletic Director.
    • Attain and maintain all mandatory certifications required for my sport including but not limited to OHSAA Coaches Toolbox training, CPR, Driving, and first aid training.
    • Assume responsibility by returning and/or accounting for any uniforms or equipment loaned to the program, submitting a list of students to be billed for uniform items, and a list of damaged or disreputable uniforms at the end of the season.
    • Assist in helping student athletes with recommendations, post season and summer, training and club team opportunities. 
    • Assist in sports scheduling, including matches and practices.
    • Assist in hiring and managing assistant coaching staff, with the direction of the Athletic Director.
    • Abide by rules of the practice facility (Yankee Trace).
    • Help prepare students for the college level athletics and with college recruitment.

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      Any other duties assigned by the Athletic Director.


    Qualifications
    • Experienced in the rules and regulations of golf, and able to engage in golf instruction with players of all skill levels.
    • BCI/FBI background check required.
    • Must be able to be on their feet for long period of time.


    Benefits
    This is a seasonal position without benefits. The golf season lasts from August 1 until mid-October.
     
    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. 
     
    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.
  • General Teaching Interest

    We will have some additional teaching opportunities available for the 2025-2026 school year, but at this time we are not certain what will be available.  When you apply, please indicate your preferred position(s).  The Miami Valley School educates students from Early Childhood through 12th Grade.
     
    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 innovative, passionate, culturally inclusive and skillful teachers, who are eager to invest their talents in our  school. They should establish a supportive and engaging environment for students and be committed to developing critical and creative thinkers who collaborate and communicate effectively, and committed to developing compassionate global citizens. This new faculty member will be joining a team that strives to represent the diversity of the MVS community by creating and implementing culturally inclusive and responsive curricula as well as demonstrating a teaching proficiency and comfort with a variety of different teaching and learning styles. For our Early Childhood program, this  includes The Reggio Method, Waldorf, and Montessori.  For Middle and Upper School programs, you will have the chance to not only take on passions that will ignite and spark global leadership among your students, but also engage in travel through our unique interdisciplinary learning courses, where faculty and students engage in domestic and/or international Immersion Trips.
     
    The Opportunity
    All members of MVS’ vibrant faculty 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 instruction and development of an inspiring Immersion Learning Program, you and your students will experience the world, explore passions, and dive deep into content. This includes an immersive travel experience with Middle and Upper School students.
    • 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. Here, you and your team will integrate academics, hands-on activities, and scholarly habits via cross-curricular designs and models of learning.
    • Couple Academic Rigor with Increased Accessibility.  Through your intentional planning and development of coursework, 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 teaching 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 Teach!
     
    Expectations
    • Establish a supportive and engaging environment for students;
    • Demonstrate a deep belief that teachers have a unique role in empowering students to become passionately inquisitive; 
    • Demonstrate a teaching proficiency and comfort with a variety of teaching methods and learning needs; most importantly supporting immersive, experiential learning;
    • Foster the belief in each of our students, that students can and will change the world
    • Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through engagement in ongoing professional development;
    • Build collaborative partnership with students, faculty, and parents;
    • Develop and facilitate culturally inclusive curricula and inclusive classroom practices;
    • All faculty can expect to travel with students (grades 4-12) for 1-3 weeks per year.
     
    Primary Responsibilities
    • Teach in a classroom setting. Responsibilities and classes vary based on grade level;
    • 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 in Middle and Upper Schools;
    • Lead and/or advise extracurricular activities, which include student clubs and athletics;
    • Report to the appropriate Division Director.
     
    Qualifications
    • Possess a desire to work with students in an experiential setting;
    • Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents;
    • Possess excellent communication skills;
    • Ideal candidates will possess prior experience in teaching, advising clubs, coaching athletics, and/or leading student travel learning programs;
    • Undergraduate or advanced degree(s) in appropriate programs; 
    • Candidates without prior teaching experience will also be considered.
     
    Benefits
    The majority of our faculty are full-time, and as such, the school 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. 
     
    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.
  • Extended Day Staff

    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
    All members of MVS’ vibrant faculty 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 instruction and development of an inspiring Immersion Learning Program, you and your students will 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. Here, you and your team will integrate academics, hands-on activities, and scholarly habits via cross-curricular designs and models of learning.
    • Couple Academic Rigor with Increased Accessibility.  Through your intentional planning and development of coursework, 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! In this position you will be an extended day staff member in a setting with early childhood through 8th grade students.
     
    Primary Responsibilities
    • Engage and supervise children by ensuring safe environment
    • Organizing and serving snacks
    • Supervising homework
    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

    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 exceptions of outdoor recess.
     
    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.

    Benefits:
    This is a part-time opportunity without 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 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.  

    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. 
  • Bus Driver

    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 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.
     
    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.
  • Substitute Teacher for Grades EC-12

    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 over 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 part-time substitute teachers who are excited about fulfilling our school’s mission and supporting students while full-time faculty are absent. Ideal candidates will be excited about working with students and delivering lessons designed by MVS faculty members. In addition, ideal candidates will have completed a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. While a background in education is preferred, we welcome candidates from a diverse range of employment backgrounds.
    The Miami Valley School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant 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.
    Interested and qualified candidates should submit a completed MVS employment application 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.
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