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Now Hiring - Executive Director
About Oak Bridge Academy
Oak Bridge Academy is a small, not-for-profit, independent school which offers a unique and rewarding learning environment to students with exceptional learning needs. At our core, we are a community. We support a whole-child, framed under the philosophy of evidence-based practice. We strive to have strong connections with our students, grounded in a growth mindset and strengths-based approach. All OBA staff work together as a part of a collaborative team to provide an engaging, rigorous and relevant education to all of our students. Academic, social and emotional regulation, skill-building and goal setting are an integral part of our program.
The Role
We are seeking to add our first Executive Director to our team. Since our inception in 2018 , this role has been done by our Principal, however with our ambitious plans for growth for the future, we need someone whose sole focus is driving our growth.
Working alongside the Principal, the role of the ED is to oversee other leaders in the organization, work directly with the board of directors, and ultimately shape the organization’s future by steering the team in the right direction. The Executive Director is responsible for working in conjunction with the board of directors and Principal to determine the strategy and direction of Oak Bridge Academy. This includes future and succession planning as well as year by year direction. The ED executes the mission and mandate of OBA and ensures that the strategic direction of the organization fulfills them. This leadership role sets up the foundation of “what” we are going to do.
Accountabilities
Financial Management:
This includes finding and managing funding sources such as donors and government grants/programs. Establishing and maintaining relationships with major donors and marketing OBA to potential new donors or fundraising sources is a big part of the ED’s financial responsibilities. The ED also works closely with the Principal & treasurer to create the yearly budget and present it to the board for approval.
Board Liaison:
The ED is the conduit into the organization for the board of directors, providing monthly updates on the progress of the execution of the strategy within the organization as well as any other major organizational updates that may come up. The ED is accountable to the board for this progress. The ED will work with the board and principal to create OBA’s mission and mandate and the strategy to carry those out effectively. The ED will also play a big part in recruiting new board members to fill any skill gaps that arise on the board.
Public Relations:
The Executive Director is the face of OBA. They will establish and nurture relationships with other community and government organizations. The ED will be responsible for any public facing statements or messaging coming from Oak Bridge Academy and will be the go-to person for any responses necessary to the public.
Organizational Health & Compliance:
The ED is responsible for ensuring the organization runs efficiently and effectively according to the strategic plan. The Executive Director will work to create solutions when organizational issues or roadblocks arise. Staying on top of compliance in policies, procedures and processes is also the responsibility of the ED.
Qualifications
Bonus Points
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. Oak Bridge Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.
For more information or to apply please email Taylor.Walker@oakbridge.ca
About Oak Bridge Academy
Oak Bridge Academy is a small, not-for-profit, independent school which offers a unique and rewarding learning environment to students with exceptional learning needs. At our core, we are a community. We support a whole-child, framed under the philosophy of evidence-based practice. We strive to have strong connections with our students, grounded in a growth mindset and strengths-based approach. All OBA staff work together as a part of a collaborative team to provide an engaging, rigorous and relevant education to all of our students. Academic, social and emotional regulation, skill-building and goal setting are an integral part of our program.
The Role
We are seeking to add our first Executive Director to our team. Since our inception in 2018 , this role has been done by our Principal, however with our ambitious plans for growth for the future, we need someone whose sole focus is driving our growth.
Working alongside the Principal, the role of the ED is to oversee other leaders in the organization, work directly with the board of directors, and ultimately shape the organization’s future by steering the team in the right direction. The Executive Director is responsible for working in conjunction with the board of directors and Principal to determine the strategy and direction of Oak Bridge Academy. This includes future and succession planning as well as year by year direction. The ED executes the mission and mandate of OBA and ensures that the strategic direction of the organization fulfills them. This leadership role sets up the foundation of “what” we are going to do.
Accountabilities
Financial Management:
This includes finding and managing funding sources such as donors and government grants/programs. Establishing and maintaining relationships with major donors and marketing OBA to potential new donors or fundraising sources is a big part of the ED’s financial responsibilities. The ED also works closely with the Principal & treasurer to create the yearly budget and present it to the board for approval.
Board Liaison:
The ED is the conduit into the organization for the board of directors, providing monthly updates on the progress of the execution of the strategy within the organization as well as any other major organizational updates that may come up. The ED is accountable to the board for this progress. The ED will work with the board and principal to create OBA’s mission and mandate and the strategy to carry those out effectively. The ED will also play a big part in recruiting new board members to fill any skill gaps that arise on the board.
Public Relations:
The Executive Director is the face of OBA. They will establish and nurture relationships with other community and government organizations. The ED will be responsible for any public facing statements or messaging coming from Oak Bridge Academy and will be the go-to person for any responses necessary to the public.
Organizational Health & Compliance:
The ED is responsible for ensuring the organization runs efficiently and effectively according to the strategic plan. The Executive Director will work to create solutions when organizational issues or roadblocks arise. Staying on top of compliance in policies, procedures and processes is also the responsibility of the ED.
Qualifications
- Authentic passion and enthusiasm for progressive education and life-long learning
- Alignment with OBA’s mission and philosophy
- Past experience in an executive leadership role at a not for profit organization
- A true connector who brings an extensive network in the NFP ecosystem
- Extensive fundraising expertise
- Experience liaising / lobbying government
- Exceptional and empathetic people leader
- Expertise in location scouting and selection and/or commercial real estate
Bonus Points
- Experience in the education sector
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. Oak Bridge Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.
For more information or to apply please email Taylor.Walker@oakbridge.ca
From time to time Oak Bridge Academy is looking for highly qualified staff, please submit your resume for consideration.
We are looking for someone who has the following:
The Oak Bridge community is very close-knit and supportive. As an employee of Oak Bridge Academy, you have access to on-going support and resources. This is very much a team setting!
Please email your resume to obahr@oakbridge.ca
We are looking for someone who has the following:
- Ontario Certified Teaching certificate required, English teachable
- Experience working with children with special needs required
- Criminal Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check required
- Experience with differentiated teaching required
- Applicants must have a genuine love of children with special needs and be enthusiastic to attend extensive training in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT). They must be organized, self-motivated, enthusiastic, communicate effectively, and enjoy working in a team
- Candidates must be able to have high collaboration in a team setting
- Experience with Applied Behaviour Analysis an asset
- Has strong management skills and is able to take initiative and be creative
The Oak Bridge community is very close-knit and supportive. As an employee of Oak Bridge Academy, you have access to on-going support and resources. This is very much a team setting!
Please email your resume to obahr@oakbridge.ca
