Governing Board Application

The Washington Association for the Education of Young Children (WAEYC) is Washington’s affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Its purpose is to serve and to act on behalf of the needs and rights of ALL children, birth to 8 years old, with primary focus on the provision of educational services and resources for early learning professionals. As a non-profit organization, it promotes its members’ professional development and is committed to the active support of children’s greatest social, emotional, physical, and intellectual potential.  Our board has an integral role to play in ensuring we are meeting our purpose.   

We have the following open positions. Click on the applicable position to read the full position description. 

President Elect(1) – Executive Board Meets Monthly via Zoom

Membership Chair(1-2) – Executive Board Meets Monthly via Zoom

Secretary (1) – Executive Board Meets Monthly via Zoom 

Public Policy Chair (1) – Executive Board Meets Monthly via Zoom 

Communications Chair (1) – Executive Board Meets Monthly via Zoom 

Member-at-large(5) – Governing Board Meets Bi-Monthly via Zoom 

**As WAEYC grows its communities we are seeking board members who are able to speak in multiple languages including but not limited to Spanish, Somali, Mandarin and Arabic. 

Completing this application, you will be applying to be considered to serve on the board for the 2026-28 period.  If you need assistance with the application process please contact waeyc@waeyc.org 

All positions begin March 1 (terms are 2 years except president-elect; president elect serves for 1 year, then becomes president for two years, and then past president 1 year – for a total of 4 years.