Board seeks new member
Montessori Academy of London, a not-for-profit school and registered charity, has an opening for a community member to join its Board of Governors. Established in 1968, Montessori Academy is one of London’s oldest independent school, and became a registered charity in 2010.
While all applications will be considered, priority will be given to a candidate who is experienced in financial matters and has the ability to read financial statements, connect the financial dots and challenge our executive team on financial and strategic planning. The following attributes will be considered an asset:
- business or finance degree/diploma from a post-secondary institution
- 3+ years of work experience in business and/or accounting
- accounting and finance experience, including financial analysis, budgeting, internal controls, audit and financial reporting
- CPA, CBV, CFA or other financial designation.
About the Board of Governors
The Governance of the 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/
The Board assumes strategic and fiscal responsibility for the Academy, meeting regularly throughout the school year and having responsibility for several board-mandated committees. The Board of Governors provides strategic and financial 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.
Governor Role and Responsibilities
- Serve as a member of the Board of Governors for a term of 3 years
- Attend Board meetings which are held approximately 9 times per year
- Sit on at least one of the board’s standing committees who meet monthly
- Provide support to the Executive Director in areas involving their subject-matter expertise
Experience
Familiarity with not-for-profit sector and previous not-for-profit board experience is an asset, but not a requirement.
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 Friday, March 26, 2021, 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).