Employment

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We are a school driven by the pursuit of Altiora, “the higher things,” according to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church - the same characteristic we look for in our employees.

Elder High School. A Great Place to Work.

Unless otherwise directed within an individual job posting, candidates interested in our available career opportunities should send a résumé and cover letter outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position to our Human Resources Manager at summerss@elderhs.org.

Available Job Openings

DIRECTOR OF THE VANGUARD INNOVATION PROGRAM (VIP)

Elder High School seeks a full-time entrepreneurial, visionary, and relationship-driven leader to launch and direct the Vanguard Innovation Program (VIP), a highly selective program designed to prepare young men to lead and innovate in a rapidly changing world.

VIP will bring together artificial intelligence, technology, business, entrepreneurship, leadership, and ethics through hands-on projects, real-world problem-solving, mentorship, and experiential learning.

Building on the vision established by Elder’s VIP advisory committee, the Director will shape the curriculum, mentor students, establish strategic partnerships, and create distinctive opportunities that connect learning with the broader innovation ecosystem.

This is an opportunity for a builder and innovator who is passionate about developing young people and creating something exceptional.

Key Responsibilities

Lead program development: Launch, manage, and continually evolve VIP’s curriculum, student experience, and learning outcomes.
Recruit and mentor students: Lead the selective admissions process and guide students in developing their interests, leadership skills, projects, and ventures.
Create experiential opportunities: Develop student businesses, technology projects, competitions, internships, certifications, and college-credit experiences.
Build strategic partnerships: Establish meaningful relationships with universities, corporations, startups, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders.
Advance responsible innovation: Integrate AI and emerging technologies while promoting ethical decision-making and responsible use.
Lead signature experiences: Plan and oversee VIP’s week-long California experience between junior and senior years.
Launch a summer camp: Develop and launch a technology and innovation camp for students in grades 6–8 in summer 2027.
Collaborate across Elder: Work with administrators and faculty to align VIP with the school’s mission, academic priorities, and broader educational offerings.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Significant experience in education, business, entrepreneurship, technology, innovation, leadership, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to build and lead programs, initiatives, or organizations.
Strong relationship-building, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to mentor and inspire young people.
Understanding of AI and emerging technologies, with a commitment to ethical leadership and responsible innovation.
Alignment with Elder High School’s mission, values, and educational philosophy.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in a relevant field.
Experience in entrepreneurship, technology, business leadership, or innovative education.
Established relationships with universities, businesses, startups, or technology organizations.
Experience in student mentorship, experiential learning, internships, or educational travel.

Availability: January–February 2027 preferred; flexible and negotiable.

Background Checks for Teaching & Non-Teaching Employees

Elder High School complies with The Decree on Child Protection which is promulgated by the Archbishop of Cincinnati. Our fingerprinting policy includes manual fingerprinting for employees and electronic background checks for all employees and volunteers.

All teaching and non-teaching employees are required to have FBI (federal) and BCI (state) fingerprints completed prior to employment at Elder High School. Additionally, a one-time only Selection.com Electronic Background Check is to be completed at the same time. Once the checks return with no issues, the employee is cleared to start his/her employment at Elder.

Teaching (certificated) employees are required only to complete FBI fingerprints every five (5) years, with the exception of those who have lived outside the State of Ohio within those five (5) years. Those employees would be required to complete BCI fingerprints in addition to the FBI fingerprints.

Non-teaching employees are required to complete both FBI and BCI fingerprinting every five (5) years.

Following the suggestion of the Ohio Department of Education, Elder High School has adopted the policy with regards to completing fingerprints prior to the upcoming school year on any employee who has expiring fingerprints within that school year.

Compensation & Benefits

Elder High School offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; and traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans. The retirement benefits include a 4% employer contribution, along with an employer match of up to 3%.