First Grade Teacher

Title: Lower School 1-2 FacultyThe Miami Valley School (MVS). Our mission is to challenge young people of promise to become self-sustaining learners and compassionate global citizens. For 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 Role. MVS is seeking a passionate and skillful teacher who is eager to invest their talents in our lower school. They should establish a supportive and engaging environment for lower school students (grades 1-2) and be committed to developing critical creative thinkers who collaborate and communicate effectively and demonstrate a desire to embrace the MVS Immersion Method into their teaching. 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. The Opportunity. All members of MVS vibrant faculty bring the schools 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 MVS Immersion Method 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 youll have the opportunity to meaningfully connect and collaborate with students and . As we continue to develop the MVS Immersion Method 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 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 todays pressing 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 of course you will get to Teach! In this position you will be a homeroom teacher for a classroom of 1st or 2nd grade : 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 worldDemonstrate 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;Primary Responsibilities:Teach a single grade classroom within grades 1-2;Lead/Co-lead an Immersion program in January;Develop and propose new Immersion programs;Prepare progress reports;Report to the Lower School Division Director;Qualifications:Possess a desire to work with our youngest learners in an experiential setting;Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents;Possess excellent communication skills;Ideal candidates will possess prior experience teaching in lower school settings;Undergraduate or advanced degree(s) in Elementary Education;Certificate in Elementary Education preferredCandidates 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 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 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.