Board Member
Southwest Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children

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Board Member

Our board	Southwest Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children (SWOAEYC) is a State affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 16 counties in southwest Ohio: Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Fayette, Franklin, Green, Hamilton, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby, and Warren Counties.SWOAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.Our core values are defined in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and are deeply rooted in the early childhood profession. In addition, we seek to be a high–performing, inclusive organization that is enriched by and continually grows from our commitment to diversity, as embodied by our core beliefs.

Position	Member at Large Charge: Represents the membership in decision-makingResponsibilities1. Participation in Board Meetings2. Responsive to the needs of the Association Membership3. Assist with member services events, with special attention to welcoming new members4. Serve on at least two board committees each year.

Desired skills *required

When	Monthly

Where	4C for Children offices; MidPointe Library West Chester; other regional locations

Commitment	1 to 3 hours/month

Donation	We strive for 100% board giving, but have no strict guidelines around financial contributions.

Requirements	1. Maintain active membership in NAEYC and SWOAEYC. 2. Attend all Board meetings. 3. Serve as a liaison between Southwest Ohio AEYC and the community to promote membership and lead as a member advancing the vision, mission and values of the Association 4. Volunteer for at least one Board sponsored activity per year. 5. Follow the Association’s By-laws and Policies and Procedures when conducting Board-related business. 6. Document the work of the office or committee. 7. Upon leaving office, pass on to the incoming new officer or committee chair the work of the office or chair. 8. Annually review the performance of the Board (including its composition, organization and responsibilities) and take steps to improve the Board’s performance. 9. Approve major policies and actions of the Association. 10. Participate in strategic planning. 11. Adhere to the NAEYC Statement of Commitment as a High-Performing, Inclusive organization 12. Share fiduciary responsibility to ensure Southwest Ohio AEYC has a viable financial structure that will support current needs and sustain long term viability. To this end, annually review and approve the Associations’ budget, financial goals and funding plans

On-boarding	Newly elected board members are on-boarded through a one-to-one process to learn about board by-laws, governing structure and financial policies, as well as, the organization’s strategic plan, and demographic of membership.

Our mission	The Southwest Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.

Causes	Children, Education