Member Pathways
Volunteer & Governance
NYCAEYC is member-led. Volunteers, committee members, and Board members keep programs, conferences, and advocacy efforts running for early childhood educators across New York City.
Volunteer & Join a Committee
Members can lend time and expertise to ongoing projects. Committee work connects volunteers with peers and shapes the association's programs for the year.
Active Committee Areas
Membership Conference Policy & Advocacy Accreditation Communications
- Help plan and host professional development events.
- Review accreditation resources and program spotlights.
- Contribute to policy updates and ECE news coverage.
- Support outreach to early childhood programs citywide.
To express interest in a committee, reach the office at office@nycaeyc.org with the committee name in the subject line.
Become a Board Member
Board service is open to members in good standing. The governing body includes the Executive Committee and the Governing Board, with roles reflecting current leadership structure.
Executive Committee Positions
- Co-Presidents
- Past President
- President-Elect
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
Governing Board
Governing Board members represent programs and institutions across NYC, including affiliations with organizations such as Columbia Greenhouse Nursery and Bank Street College of Education.
Next Steps
New and returning members can begin by confirming membership status, then selecting a committee or board pathway. The office can connect interested members with current committee chairs.
- Review the Membership page for current member pathways.
- Contact the office to indicate a committee preference.
- Watch the Calendar of Events for board and committee meeting dates.