Kindergarten Teacher

Title: Early Childhood School Lead Teacher (Kindergarten)The 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. The Early Childhood Kindergarten Teacher must be a passionate and skillful teacher who is eager to invest their talents in our Early Childhood school program. They must establish a supportive and engaging environment for Early Childhood school students work collaboratively with colleagues and parents have excellent communication skills and demonstrate a desire to embrace immersion method into their addition this teacher will have completed coursework or possess teaching experience in specific subfields of elementary education ( behavior management social and emotional learning child development subject expertise etc.) related to his/her teaching 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 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 Character and Wellness. To support the overall wellness of our vibrant communityyoull have the opportunity to meaningfully connect and collaborate with students and . As we continue to develop our 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 your role as a teaching assistant 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 lead teacher in a classroom with Kindergarten :Demonstrate a commitment to culturally inclusive curricula and inclusive classroom practicesDemonstrate a lifelong appreciation for healthy and creative decision-making in their studentsBuild collaborative partnership with students parents and colleaguesDemonstrate an ability to develop rapport with studentsCommit to lifelong learning through engagement in ongoing professional developmentPrimary Responsibilities:Lead teacher in Kindergarten or within the Early Childhood SchoolDevelop and propose new units each year including new ImmersionsFulfill all other faculty responsibilities that may occur outside the school day including writing progress reports and planning attending school-related functions which include but are not limited to: Caregiver Information Night (CIN) and Parent-Teacher ConferencesPerform other duties as assignedQualifications:Undergraduate or Master Degree in EducationCertificate in Elementary Education preferredDesire to work with early childhood school students in an experiential settingBenefits. 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 Interested and qualified applicants should submit a completed cover letter resume outlining your suitability for the position and interest in the mission of the school to Please do not call the school 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.

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