Apply to serve on the 2024 sazaeyc board
The Southern Arizona 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.
We believe all young children thrive and learn in a society dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential.
Please consider adding your voice to the SAZAEYC Board and collaborating with fellow early childhood educators, advocates, professionals, and students as we work to accomplish our mission. Serve your local community for one to two years while gaining valuable leadership skills and non-profit board work experience.
The following positions are open for election to the 2024 SAZAEYC Board of Directors:
We believe all young children thrive and learn in a society dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential.
Please consider adding your voice to the SAZAEYC Board and collaborating with fellow early childhood educators, advocates, professionals, and students as we work to accomplish our mission. Serve your local community for one to two years while gaining valuable leadership skills and non-profit board work experience.
The following positions are open for election to the 2024 SAZAEYC Board of Directors:
- President-Elect (one-year term)
- Vice President of Communications (two-year term)
- Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy (two-year term)
- Secretary (two-year term)
- Treasurer (two-year term)
- Member-at-Large [4 positions available] (two-year term)
Board meetings are held in person on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
Board service begins January 2024. Orientation for new board members will be scheduled in November 2023 with a welcome dinner following in December 2023.
If you would like to nominate someone or apply to serve on the SAZAEYC Board, please complete the form below. Nominations are due September 1, 2023.
General job descriptions for each position are included in the application. Please review the PDF document below for more detailed information about each board position, including key responsibilities.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact Andrea Dekker, Vice President of Nominations and Awards, or Kelly Ann Larkin, Executive Director.
*Note: All nominees and applicants must be current members of NAEYC or willing to become a member before board service begins. Visit https://www.naeyc.org/get-involved/membership/join for more information about membership.
Click the link below to download a copy of the SAZAEYC Bylaws. Included is a detailed job description and key responsibilities of each board position.
Constitution and Bylaws of the Southern Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children with Board Descriptions
Board service begins January 2024. Orientation for new board members will be scheduled in November 2023 with a welcome dinner following in December 2023.
If you would like to nominate someone or apply to serve on the SAZAEYC Board, please complete the form below. Nominations are due September 1, 2023.
General job descriptions for each position are included in the application. Please review the PDF document below for more detailed information about each board position, including key responsibilities.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact Andrea Dekker, Vice President of Nominations and Awards, or Kelly Ann Larkin, Executive Director.
*Note: All nominees and applicants must be current members of NAEYC or willing to become a member before board service begins. Visit https://www.naeyc.org/get-involved/membership/join for more information about membership.
Click the link below to download a copy of the SAZAEYC Bylaws. Included is a detailed job description and key responsibilities of each board position.
Constitution and Bylaws of the Southern Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children with Board Descriptions