Parent Jobs

To help the school run smoothly, each family is required to pick one area of responsibility and authority as a Parent Job. (This is not a Toddler requirement.) Each parent will receive a thorough job description, outlining the expectations for the entire school year. Some jobs may be combined to make the work load equal for all parents. The Director is in charge of assigning jobs to parents and will try to accommodate individual needs. The sign-up list is posted in September. If a Parent Job is not completed and the responsible parent has received three reminders to complete the job (from either the Director or the Assistant to the Director of Parent Jobs) that parent must then go before the Executive Board (either in person or by writing) for review.

Brief Parent Job Descriptions:

Art & Picture File: Maintains picture files; keeps art shelves neat, “scrounges” for art materials when requested. (1 parent)

Art Cupboard: Advises when supplies are needed; keeps art cupboards neat.(1 parent)

Assistant to Director of Parent Jobs: Calls parents when they need reminders regarding their jobs.(1 parent)

Assistant to Parent Advisor: Monitors General Meeting attendance and make-ups, keeping Advisor communication with Parent and Director(1 parent)

Book Club: Circulates flyer for Firefly and Scholastic Book Club; collects orders from parents; orders books for the school; distributes books to families (1 parent).

Computer Parent: Does various typing and computer work for the Director as requested. Easy access to computer and printer is required (1 parent).

Cut & Color: Cuts out shapes as requested by teacher (3 parents).

Dramatic Play: :Assemble dramatic play kits; helps teachers set-up dramatic play area approximately three times a year (4 parents).

Dress Up: Repairs clothes and other sewing jobs as needed; shops for new and interesting dress up items (1 parent).

Fish Tank: Sets up and maintains fish tank; buys supplies. (1 parent)

Handyman: Makes minor building or equipment repairs; assists teachers with equipment construction (1 parent).

Kitchen: Keeps counters, cupboards, refrigerator and floors clean and organized; keeps kitchen supply cupboard neat; advises when supplies are needed(1 parent).

Laundry: Takes home all towels and rags and other kitchen items to be laundered on a weekly basis (3 parents).

Librarian: Maintains and organizes School Library. Types new book list at the end of the year (1 parent).

Mail: Parent Picks up mail from post office box in Rutherford twice a week. Distributes to appropriate cubbies and drawers at school (1 parent).

Recipe Cards: Keeps Recipe file organized and makes new cards as requested by Director. Keeps food experience shelves neat and clean (1 parent).

Plant Parent: Responsible for overall care of indoor plants. (1 parent)

Playdough: Sees that playdough is made every two weeks. (1 parent)

Purchaser: Shops for supplies needed; including kitchen, bathroom and paper products. Puts away supplies as they are received (1 parent).

Resource Library: Maintains and organizes resource library; calls parents when resource materials are overdue (1 parent).

Science: Assists teachers in preparing science activities; prepares seasonal displays; keeps science cupboard neat and orderly (1 parent).

Sensory: Changes Sensory Table weekly; maintains supplies and toys in a neat and orderly manner (1 parent).

Sewing: Works on major sewing projects, helping to design and create as well as produce (1 parent).

Shed: Keeps outdoor sheds neat; sorts toys; sweeps out sand. (1 parent)

Yard: Maintain yard, weed, mow lawn, maintain irrigation system, keep bushes trimmed and haul away trimmings; other necessary duties. Must spend a minimum of two hours EACH month.(5 parents)

EScrip and Schoolpop: Signs up and facilitates parents with eScrip and schoolpop fundraising. (1 parent)