Lower School Play Director

Lower School Play Director

Miami Valley School Miami Valley School - Dayton, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job : 5629172
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Dec 1, 2026

Title:

Lower School Play Director

Show Dates:
March 12-14, 2027, with position starting in December 2026

Direction from:
Production Manager

Stipend: $2200

The Miami Valley School (MVS) 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. Faculty are educators ready to refine a truly differentiated educational opportunity as MVS becomes nationally recognized leader in experience-based learning. Every member is committed to transformative immersive learning in class and during the Immersion term.

MVS also commits to Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

MVS seeks an innovative and culturally inclusive Director for our lower school play. The ideal candidate is passionate about the performing arts and is eager to invest their talents in working with lower school students to produce the fall/spring play. They should create a supportive and engaging environment that fosters growth in students’ performance skills. The Play Director works collaboratively with colleagues and parents, has excellent communication skills, and possesses strong leadership, creativity, and flexibility.

As part of MVS’ vibrant faculty, you will bring the school’s mission and vision to life each day. Opportunity highlights include:

• Expand Global Leadership by supporting students as leaders of global citizenship and stewards of civil discourse.
• Enhance Cultural Experiences by developing an inspiring extracurricular performing arts program each year.
• Develop Character and Wellness through meaningful collaboration with students and families.
• Innovate in Immersive Learning programming, becoming a thought leader for experiential learning beyond the traditional classroom.
• Couple Academic Rigor with Increased Accessibility, letting students explore theatrical talents and enjoy the arts.
• Collaborate with a world‑class team of artists, researchers, musicians, veterans, and thespians.

• Develop and facilitate culturally inclusive extracurricular performing arts program.
• Establish a supportive and engaging performing arts environment for students.
• Demonstrate a deep belief that teachers, coaches, directors, etc. have a unique role in empowering students to become passionately inquisitive.
• Foster the belief in each of our students that they can and will change the world.
• Demonstrate a commitment to reflection and innovation as MVS builds the performing arts program.
• Build collaborative partnerships with students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni.

• Provide a creative vision to a theatrical production.
• Have clear and consistent communication with parents, students, and other stakeholders.
• Establish a safe and inviting environment for students to grow in their theatrical comfort and skills.
• Select an appropriate show.
• Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure all duties and responsibilities are completed timely.
• Create a consistent rehearsal schedule, coordinating with athletics, academics, and other school events.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Possess excellent management and communication skills.
• Possess a working knowledge of theatrical direction.
• Flexibility.
• Ideal candidates have directing experience with young actors.

This is a stipend opportunity without additional benefits.

• Lisa Garvic
• 5151 Denise Dr
• Dayton, Ohio 45429
• Phone:
• Email:

Position will be open until filled.

MVS is committed to the Dayton community and to our mission. 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.