Join Our Board of Directors
Make a Difference for Families and Community
Discovery Early Learning & Care is seeking committed and community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors.
As a provincially recognized non-profit organization, we provide high-quality early learning and care programs that support children and families across the City of Greater Sudbury. Our work is guided by Ontario’s early learning framework, How Does Learning Happen?, which is rooted in four foundational conditions: Belonging, Well-Being, Engagement, and Expression. These principles shape how we build relationships, design environments, and support children’s growth and development.
Serving on the Board is an opportunity to contribute your leadership, experience, and perspective to an organization that makes a meaningful impact every day.
Why Join
As a Board Member, you’ll play a key role in guiding the organization’s strategy, governance, and long-term vision. This is an opportunity to provide community leadership, influence policy and direction, and make a lasting impact.
Skills and Experience
Board members include parents and individuals who want to further Discovery Early Learning & Care’s interests. We welcome leaders with expertise in finance, legal, human resources, governance, fundraising, or community engagement. Diverse perspectives are highly valued, helping shape the future of early learning and childcare in our community. We welcome individuals who are passionate about supporting children, families, and the community.
Commitment Expectations
Board members meet monthly from September to June, and members participate in a two-day annual retreat for planning and professional development. Additional evening training sessions may be held as needed. Members are expected to review materials and prepare for each meeting, and to serve on at least one committee, which typically meets four times per year or as required. This is a volunteer role with the opportunity to contribute your time and expertise to a meaningful cause.
For more information, please review our FAQs.
Next Steps
If you are passionate about supporting children, families, and the community, we invite you to submit your expression of interest by Friday, April 10th, at 5 pm through our online application form here.
Questions and Answers
Discovery Early Learning and Care is a non-profit organization whose Board of Directors is made up of parent and community volunteers. The Board is responsible for the organization’s overall direction by actively managing the agency’s decision-making process.
What is the purpose of the Board of Directors?
The Board is legally responsible for the governance of Discovery Early Learning & Care. This includes setting the mission, vision, values, and a strategic plan to guide the organization. The board approves funding, strategies, programs, activities and spending. The Board hires and evaluates the Executive Director and partners with them to ensure the organization's legal obligations are met.
What does the Board do?
The Board holds regular monthly meetings (September to June) to review organizational outcomes in the areas of finances/budget, enrollment, human resources, programs, and strategic planning. Annually, the Board evaluates its own performance, program outcomes, the Executive Director Role and parent satisfaction. After discussion and review of these areas, the Board is responsible for making modifications to these topics at the Annual Meeting (AM) on an annual basis.
Who is on the Board?
Board members include parents and persons who want to further the interests of Discovery Early Learning & Care. Members are Ontario citizens, at least 18 years old, and not employed by the organization. The board has developed a matrix that demonstrates what skills, knowledge and experience will be needed to ensure excellence in governance. Directors bring individual skills, experience, and knowledge needed to benefit the agency. The Board itself may recruit individuals to be Directors and these individuals are elected by the full membership at the Annual Meeting (AM).
What is the time commitment?
The Board meets monthly from Sept to June. There is also a scheduled retreat each year for planning and training development. An additional evening of training may be held annually for members that may require further preparation. Members are expected to review documents and prepare for meetings each month. Each member is expected to sit on at least one committee; committees will meet approximately 4 times per year, or as required.
Will there be training?
Yes, sufficient training and support will be provided.
For further information, please connect with us.
Apply Now
Please complete the form below and attach your resume. If you would like to complete the application manually, please download, print and submit your application in person or by mail to the following address:
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Address: 1311 Gemmell Street, Sudbury ON, P3A 1G3 (Main Site)
We thank all applicants for their interest in the Discovery Early Learning & Care's Call for Board Members. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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