WAEYC

Governing Board Application

Greetings from WAEYC

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

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

Treasurer (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 and Arabic. 

Completing this application, you will be applying to be considered to serve on the board for the 2025-27 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.

Application

Please review the position descriptions for the various Board roles and NAEYC code of conduct. To submit a formal application please complete the application below and then email your bio, resume, and headshot to waeyc@waeyc.org. 

Deadline

The deadline for submission of applications (including resume, bio, and headshot) is January 13, 2025.

Timeline for nominations and elections:

  • December 10, 2024 6pm Zoom Q and A session for potential candidates: Join Here
  • Jan. 13, 2025 Candidate Application Due
  • January 14, 2025 6pm Candidates attend Executive Board Meeting 
  • Jan 21, 2025 Slate Presented to the Governing Board
  • Jan 27, 2025 Applicants Notified of Status
  • Feb 3-17 2025 Voting
  • February 28, 2025 Candidates Notified of Status
  • Mar 1, 2025 Newly Elected Board Members Assume Office

Please contact us if you have any questions by emailing WAEYC@WAEYC.ORG

We look forward to your response!