Administrative Liaison

Title: Early Childhood & Lower School Administrative Liaison 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. Early Childhood and Lower School Administrative Liaisons are educational leaders who help refine a truly differentiated educational opportunity as MVS becomes a nationally-recognized leader in experience-based learning. The Lower School Administrative Liaison at The Miami Valley School performs diverse administrative functions that promote the successful day-to-day operation of the Lower School division and the school. They coordinate organize oversee and perform everyday clerical and administrative duties associated with school operations. They also provide secretarial assistance to the directors and serve as a liaison between students staff and 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 Immersion Term Field Study Learning Experience 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 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 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 make an impact! As the EC & Lower School Administrative Liaison you will have the opportunity to make an impact in the MVS :Embrace the vision of The Miami Valley SchoolDemonstrate an ability to develop rapport with other members of the MVS CommunityCommunicate with caregivers both orally and in writing effectively and oftenFulfill all other faculty responsibilities that may occur during the school year the school day which include but is not limited to: Caregiver Information Night (CIN) Promotional Ceremonies GraduationAttend/ Help Organize Monday AssemblyPerform other duties as assignedEmbrace the five essential traits of an excellent MVS employeeTo compassionately engage inspire and nurture studentsTo demonstrate passion for teaching and learningTo be an effective communicator who demonstrates a collaborative and collegial spiritTo enthusiastically and actively support the school community its mission and core valuesTo demonstrate knowledge and expertise in teaching methodology and contentPrimary Responsibilities:Oversee coordinate and perform day to day administrative functionsPrepare and maintain student records and ensure that they are updated on a regular basisProvide secretarial assistance to the directors by relieving him or her of administrative tasks such as composing typing and editing letters and bulletinsUpdate and review school newsletters memos and agendas and notification systemsUpdate Canvas/Blackbaud to keep both students and families informed of events and informationUtilize Blackbaud to manage student informationAttend and create Division meetings minutes properly and forward to designated staffUpdate and edit the weekly newsletter for Early Childhood School and Lower School faculty and staff also known as The Week AheadManage credit card purchase orders and authorizationsRelay information to staff and students using a variety of mediumsAnswer telephone calls and transfer calls to the appropriate recipients direct visitors and caregivers to correct school personnelMaintain students attendanceFacilitate with purchasing food items for a variety of school functionsProvide support in new teachers and office staff orientationWork with the Division Directors to coordinate substitute teachers and record hours worked on HR form for faculty absencesSupport January Immersion TermKnowledgeable in all Google Drive platformsMaintain the Early Childhood School and Lower School Faculty and Staff Canvas/Blackbaud PageAct as the liaison for troubleshooting technology issues quickly with FacultySupport current Ohio Department of Education requirements for Preschool ODE documentation for the Early Childhood School and teacher ODE documentation and :Undergraduate DegreeDemonstrate computer literacy and proficiency (e.g. Google suite of applications student information systems and online grade book programs such as Blackbaud and Canvas LMS)Desire to work with teenage students in an experiential and hands-on 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 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.