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Jobs Overview
Coop preschools have been in existence for many years.  When they were originally started, it was the intention of these unique programs to provide stay-at-home mothers a chance to gain important work skills they might not acquire while at home.  Now, the Preschool finds that the parents who join are more than skilled in many of these areas, and often bring a huge amount of expertise with them to the Coop.  We have accountants, small-business owners, and lawyers (to name a few), all willing to share what they know.  This is a huge bonus to the Preschool. 

However, even though the Preschool is no longer in the job-training business, one fact remains the same, the more vested parents are in their children's educational experience, they more children benefit from this effort.  Because of this, the Coop still runs based on a parent-operated system.  Everyone in the school takes on a job to help the Coop function at a high level of efficiency.  Through these jobs, parents build close relationships with other Coop families, as well as build the needed skills to help their children continue to be successful in their educational journey.  This is your Preschool!

Parents are required to have 2 jobs - an operations job and an auction job. Below is a list of the currently filled positions. Below that, are the descriptions of the jobs themselves.

Operations Job Decriptions:
Toddler Class Parent Coordinator (2) The Toddler Class Parent Coordinator is responsible for: Coordinating Snack Scheduling, Snack Asst. Scheduling, Art Clean-Up Scheduling, Coordinating Parent Education Meetings, Keeping all parents informed as to Board Meeting news and general Coop information, and acting as a liaison between Teacher and Parent. The Parent Coordinator is required to attend all Board Meetings as a member of the VMCP Board. The PC will also make sure that each family has a Handbook and that all necessary forms have been completed and filed. The PC will assist and make sure families choose their necessary job positions (both Operations and Auction).
2/3 Class Parent Coordinator (2) The 2/3 Class Parent Coordinator is responsible for: Coordinating Snack Scheduling, Snack Asst. Scheduling, Art Clean-Up Scheduling, Coordinating Parent Education Meetings, Keeping all parents informed as to Board Meeting news and general Coop information, and acting as a liaison between Teacher and Parent. The Parent Coordinator is required to attend all Board Meetings as a member of the VMCP Board. The PC will also make sure that each family has a Handbook and that all necessary forms have been completed and filed. The PC will assist and make sure families choose their necessary job positions (both Operations and Auction).
3/4 Class Parent Coordinator (2) The 3/4 Class Parent Coordinator is responsible for: Coordinating Snack Scheduling, Snack Asst. Scheduling, Art Clean-Up Scheduling, Coordinating Parent Education Meetings, Keeping all parents informed as to Board Meeting news and general Coop information, and acting as a liaison between Teacher and Parent. The Parent Coordinator is required to attend all Board Meetings as a member of the VMCP Board. The PC will also make sure that each family has a Handbook and that all necessary forms have been completed and filed. The PC will assist and make sure families choose their necessary job positions (both Operations and Auction).
4/5 Class Parent Coordinator (2) The 4/5 Class Parent Coordinator is responsible for: Coordinating Snack Scheduling, Snack Asst. Scheduling, Art Clean-Up Scheduling, Coordinating Parent Education Meetings, Keeping all parents informed as to Board Meeting news and general Coop information, and acting as a liaison between Teacher and Parent. The Parent Coordinator is required to attend all Board Meetings as a member of the VMCP Board. The PC will also make sure that each family has a Handbook and that all necessary forms have been completed and filed. The PC will assist and make sure families choose their necessary job positions (both Operations and Auction).
Financial Secretary (2) Collects, records, and deposits monthly tuition and late payment fees. Works with Preschool Treasurer. As Orientation/Registration person, is responsible for making sure members joining wile the school year is in progress receives information about Preschool obligations, classroom responsibilities, and be available for questions new members may need to ask.
Web Site Manager (1) Manages the VMCP web site by updating news, photos, forms, and all time/date-sensitive information posted on site; interacts with Auction Committee and Preschool board. Web, HTML, and Photoshop knowledge required.
Publicity Coordinator (2) Distributes information and promotes Preschool on a monthly basis via local newspapers. Writes on topics of newsworthy items, registration period, and other special events for articles and ads. Maintains and distributes brochures to local businesses and community dwellings as needed. The Publicity Coordinator should choose the Auction Publicity Committee for fulfilling their Auction job – as the position overlaps.
Classroom Photographer Toddler (1) Takes photos in each of the classes on a regular basis. Processes and provides photos/slides as required by teachers.
Classroom Photographer 2-3 Class (1) Takes photos in each of the classes on a regular basis. Processes and provides photos/slides as required by teachers.
Classroom Photographer 3-4 Class (1) Takes photos in each of the classes on a regular basis. Processes and provides photos/slides as required by teachers.
Classroom Photographer 4-5 Class (1) Takes photos in each of the classes on a regular basis. Processes and provides photos/slides as required by teachers.
Safety Chairperson (1) Assists in assuring adequate safety standards. Performs quarterly fire/earthquake drills and safety inspections. Provides necessary documentation pertaining to drills/safety inspections. Maintains the Preschool Emergency Kit and classroom First Aid kit. Reports to Preschool Board any potential safety concerns.
Cleaning Coordinator (1) Assures classroom is kept up to appropriate cleanliness standards. Assures adequate cleaning supplies are available. Organizes and supervises end-of-year all-school clean-up.
Recycling (1) Take recycling to King County transfer station on a weekly schedule.
Scholastic Book Coordinator (1) Distributes and organizes orders and deliveries of Scholastic Books for the Preschool membership (orders every 3-6 weeks).
Strawberry Festival Coordinator: Parade (1) Organizes and oversees Coop presence in the Strawberry Festival (held in July) main parade: recruits member participants; secures and decorates a vehicle (or other appropriate transport); communicates parade plans to membership. Reports to Preschool board.
Strawberry Festival Coordinator: Booth (1) Organizes and oversees Coop booth presence (generally on Saturday only) during the Strawberry Festival: Obtains booth location from the Chamber of Commerce; secures tent, tables, chairs for booth set-up; organizes kid-themed activity(such as playdough, gak); distributes Preschool brochures; recruits members for booth-sitting. Reports to Preschool board.
Children’s Festival Coordinator (1) Organizes and oversees Coop presence at the Children's Festival.
Harvest Festival Coordinator (1) Organizes and oversees Coop presence during the Harvest Festival. Organizes the space for the school and schedules parents to work the stand. Also arranges stand activities.
Festival/Events Coordinator Chair (1) Organizes and oversees Coop prescens at all festivals and events, including all open house activities. Liaiases with the publicity person to ensure that there is adequate exposure for the Preschool at all events.
Groundskeeper (1) Keeps outside play area mowed and well-kept.
Equipment & General Maintenance Carpentry (1) Monitors condition and assures safety of toys and equipment inside the classroom and outdoors. Makes/arranges for repairs to equipment as necessary. Basic tools/skills required.
Thriftway Receipts Coordinator (1) Organizes Preschool participation in Thriftway’s “1% back on receipts” program by publicizing program to Preschool membership, overseeing and informing classes, tallying class totals, and submitting totals to Thriftway. Reports results to Preschool board on a regular basis.
Laundry Person (1) Laundry Person-On your work day pick up dirty laundry, wash, fold and return it to school the next week.
Field Trip Coordinator 3-4 Class (1) Work with the Children’s Teacher to coordinate and organize field trips for the group. Teacher will suggest ideas that will be coordinated with the curriculum. Responsible for collecting funds, coordinating necessary arrangements,(time, place, cost, directions, etc.) distributing and collecting consent forms, maps, and extra parent volunteers. Make sure all parents know about Field Trips.
Field Trip Coordinator 4-5 (Pre K) Class (1) Work with the Children’s Teacher to coordinate and organize field trips for the group. Teacher will suggest ideas that will be coordinated with the curriculum. Responsible for collecting funds, coordinating necessary arrangements,(time, place, cost, directions, etc.) distributing and collecting consent forms, maps, and extra parent volunteers. Make sure all parents know about Field Trips.
Playdough Person: (1)
Toddlers & 2-3 Classes
Playdough Person. Make playdough as directed by the teacher on a regular basis.
Playdough Person: (1)
3-4 & 4-5 (Pre K) Classes
Playdough Person. Make playdough as directed by the teacher on a regular basis.