Volunteer Board Member

4 weeks ago


Oakville, Canada West Oakville Preschool Centre Full time

West Oakville Preschool Centre is a community focused, non-for-profit childcare centre that has been providing service to the community since 1989.

West Oakville Preschool is licensed for 67 children in total. There is a nursery program component that is offered to families who would like their child to develop their social skills on a part time basis before entering primary grade. We offer Full Time Programs.

The Board meets on a monthly basis to discuss key matters related to the Centre. If you are interested in joining the Board as a parent or community member, please contact the Centre to speak to the Centre Supervisor or the Board Directly.

**Principle Duties**
- Performing financial and governance oversight of the Centre
- Ensure effective planning and participate in implementing and monitoring the Centre’s goals
- Participate in the development of the annual budget, monitor the financial performance of the Centre in relation to it and ensure that proper financial controls are in place
- Approve Centre’s annual budget, audit reports, Grant submissions, reports to Funders and other material business decisions
- Help establish, review and monitor operational policies of the Centre
- Assist in identifying and recruiting other Board Members
- Prepare and approve necessary board policies
- Participate in the hiring and evaluation of the Executive Director
- Attend and participate in the Annual General Meeting
- Keep informed about issues relevant to the Child Care Centre and industry

**Skills**
- Initiative
- Analytical Ability
- Leadership
- Planning
- Sound decision-making ability
- Collaborative
- Commitment to open and honest communication

**Time Commitment**: 8 to 10 hours work monthly including monthly Board meeting Hybrid Please note this job is volunteer job without pay.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Expected hours: 2 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakville, ON L6M 4H9

Application deadline: 2024-06-15
Expected start date: 2024-06-28



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