Emmanuel at Brighton Child Care Centre provides quality child care and early learning through forest-based education, embracing the whole child, nurturing a connection to nature, and inspiring a love of lifelong learning.
The Board of Directors consists of parents (past and present) and community members who are passionate about forest and nature-based early learning. We’re looking for new members with diverse backgrounds and experiences who are excited about our mission and values to join us on the Board of Directors in 2024-2025.
The call
Nominations are open for the Board of Directors at Emmanuel at Brighton Child Care Centre. Parents (past and present) and community members are encouraged to apply.
In support of our strategic plan and Board operations, we are seeking applicants with skills in the following areas:
Legal
Accounting and finance
In particular, we are seeking applicants with skills, experience, and interest in serving on our Board’s Finance Committee.
What can an Emmanuel Board experience provide you?
Our members have the opportunity to learn and grow in leadership skills, which may include: board governance; strategic planning; recruitment and nominations; finance; equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity; non-profit management; and early childhood education. It also offers members the opportunity to network and build community connections.
What’s involved?
Board members are expected to:
Attend the Annual General Meeting (April 30, 2024)
Attend Board meetings (8-10 per year).
Participate in one or more committees, which may include monthly meetings.
Attend any supplementary Board meetings as needed.
Attend or support events in the centre when possible.
Serve for a term of two years. Board members may renew their terms twice if desired, for a total of six years on the Board.
Contribute approximately 5-10 hours per month.
Please complete and submit your application form to Carly Greco, Chair of the Recruitment & Nominations Committee at carlyg@eabchildcare.com, by Monday, March 4, 2024. We’ll contact candidates for interviews by March 21, 2024. More information on the current Board membership can be found at emmanuelchildcare.ca/board.
If you have any questions about the Board of Directors or the application process, please contact Carly Greco at carlyg@eabchildcare.com.
Download the application form here.