Montessori Academy of London | London, Ontario

Update: New deadline to apply is Wednesday, Oct. 25.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:  The Governance of Montessori Academy is the responsibility of a volunteer board consisting of a committed group of alumni, alumni parents, current parents, community members and ex-officio school officers with a passion for education and the growth and development of children. To learn more about our current Board members, visit the school’s website: www.montessori.on.ca/about/board-of-governors/

It is the mandate of this group to provide oversight and direction to support the legacy of Montessori Academy of London and ensure that strong Montessori education is available in London for years to come. The Board assumes strategic and fiscal responsibility for the Academy, meeting regularly throughout the school year and having responsibility for several board-mandated committees.

Seeking 2 Community Members and 1 Parent to join the board

In preparation for several board members to complete their terms, Montessori Academy of London’s Board of Governors seeks 3 new members:

• 2 community members, who are not affiliated with the school
• 1 parent member with child(ren) currently enrolled in our school

Priority will be given to candidates with expertise and knowledge in Human Resources, Finance, and Fundraising. Previous experience sitting on a Board and an understanding of board governance is helpful. The Board is currently accepting applications and actively recruiting for these roles.

Governor Role and Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Board of Governors for term of 3 years
• Attend Board meetings which are held approximately 9 times per year
• Sit on one of the board’s standing committees
• Provide support to the Executive Director in areas involving their subject-matter expertise

Experience

• Familiarity with the not-for-profit sector and previous not-for-profit board experience is an asset, but not a requirement.
• Expertise and knowledge in Human Resources, Finance, and Fundraising.

Apply 

If you have a passion for education and community leadership, and are interested in this opportunity, Montessori Academy would like to hear from you.

Please send a brief letter of introduction and personal CV by October 25, 2023, via email to maboard@montessori.on.ca, or by mail to:

• Attn: Board Governance Committee Chair
• Montessori Academy of London
• 719 Waterloo St, London, ON, N6A 3W1

Montessori Academy of London is non-discriminatory, values inclusivity and is strongly committed to diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from all community members with the appropriate experience and qualifications.

About Montessori Academy of London

Since 1968, Montessori Academy of London has made it our mission to provide a world-class Montessori education that promotes academic excellence and prepares children and young adults to engage the world as active citizens and successful leaders. The Vision of Montessori Academy of London is a community of confident, compassionate and engaged citizens who think globally, act responsibly and collaborate successfully to create a humane world. We seek to offer education that supports this vision and exhibits our values of respect, independence, compassion, global citizenship, critical thinking, creativity, and community.

Montessori Academy offers a continuum of traditional Montessori programs for toddler, preschool, Elementary and Junior High students that are enhanced by specialty programs in Art, Physical Education, French and Music. We offer the only program in the city – and one of the first in Canada – to receive accreditation by the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators (CCMA).