Volunteer Board Director – Education & Program Development

Volunteer Board Director – Education & Program Development

Canforth | Ontario | Volunteer

Full Job Description

Canforth is seeking one (1) volunteer Director to join our Board of Directors and help guide a newly founded not-for-profit organization through its early stages of development and growth.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can strengthen the Board in the area of Education & Program Development.

Who We Are

Canforth is a newly founded Ontario not-for-profit organization focused on expanding access to education, literacy, skills development and opportunities for individuals and communities that face barriers to participation and advancement within Ontario.

We believe education and skills can create pathways to greater economic and social opportunity. Canforth aims to develop and support initiatives that address gaps in access to learning, training and development. As an emerging organization, we are currently working to identify the communities we will initially serve and the education and skills programming that will best respond to their needs.

As a new organization, we are currently building our governance, partnerships, funding base and future programming. Joining Canforth at this formative stage provides Board members with an opportunity to help shape the organization’s direction, priorities and long-term impact.

Role of Board Director

A Canforth Director is a voting member of the Board of Directors and serves in accordance with the organization’s bylaws.

Directors serve in a governance and oversight capacity, working collaboratively with the Board Chair, fellow Directors and Founder & CEO to provide strategic direction, organizational oversight and subject-matter expertise.

Directors are not responsible for the day-to-day management or operations of Canforth.

We are currently seeking one (1) Director with expertise in the following area:

Education & Program Development

Provide an educator’s perspective at the Board level as Canforth identifies priority populations, educational needs and potential program areas. Help guide future program and curriculum development and advise on effective, accessible approaches to learning.

Areas of Responsibility The Board Director will:

• Bring an experienced educator’s perspective to Board discussions.
• Advise on educational needs, priorities and potential areas of programming.
• Provide guidance on teaching, curriculum development and effective learning approaches.
• Help Canforth assess potential areas such as literacy, language learning, employmentrelated education and skills development.
• Advise on the development of accessible, community-responsive educational programs.
• Help identify educational partners, resources and opportunities for collaboration.

Skills and Qualifications

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Experienced teacher, educator, principal, curriculum specialist, education administrator, adult educator, literacy specialist, or other senior education professional.
• Experience in curriculum development or educational program development.
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning approaches.
• Experience identifying or assessing educational and learning needs.
• Experience working with underserved communities would be an asset.

Candidates should also demonstrate:

• Sound judgment and integrity.
• A collaborative approach to governance and decision-making.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• An ability to contribute at a strategic and advisory level.
• A genuine commitment to Canforth’s mission and the time required to serve effectively as a Director.
• Previous Board experience is an asset but is not required.

Commitment

This is a volunteer Board position. Directors are expected to participate in Board meetings, currently held approximately every other month, review materials in advance and contribute their professional expertise and perspective to Canforth’s development.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a résumé and brief expression of interest outlining their background, interest in Canforth and the expertise they would bring to the Board.

Please send applications to asif@canforth.org.