President

Executive Board
New York State Association for the Education of Young Children

Job Description

POSITION: President
DIVISION: Executive Board
ORGANIZATION: New York State Association for the Education of Young Children
TERM: 2-Years

OBJECTIVE:
Lead NYSAEYC in management and policy-making functions

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Call, set agenda for, presides at all Executive Committee, Executive Board and Governing Board meetings
• Perform all duties usually pertaining to the office
• Act as ex officio member of all committees except Governance Committee
• Appoint all standing & ad hoc special committees chairpersons w/ approval of Executive Committee
• Supervises preparation of annual report at the conclusion of each fiscal year, presented to the Governing Board and membership.
• Represents the NYSAEYC in professional and public settings
• Coordinates state committee activities
• Oversees the operation of the State office
• Supervise the Executive Director
• Attends all State Board meetings and submits a written and oral report at each State Board meeting
• Registers for Annual NYSAEYC State Conference for general support, networking and to offer assistance to Affiliates.
• Serves as a liaison between NYSAEYC and community, promoting membership and clarifying NYSAEYC and the group’s purpose and activities.
• Orients the incoming officer to the duties of the position upon retirement from office. Passes on the documents of that office and provides additional support as necessary.

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE:
Serves one term as President-Elect, two terms as President and one term as Past-President
Elected by the membership
Oversees Executive Committee and Executive Board

COMMITTEE COMPOSITION:
The Executive Committee is comprised of the President, President-Elect (when this position is occupied).
Past President (when this position is occupied) Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is primarily performed through email and conference calls. Attendance at the Annual Conference, Fall Retreat and State Board meetings will require traveling to a destination within the state. Maintain active membership in NAEYC and NYSAEYC.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience on the state AEYC board
• Strong leadership abilities
• Ability to promote the mission, vision, and values of NYSAEYC.