Ideally, you’ve joined the Camas-Washougal Parent Co-op because you want to be involved! Family jobs are a huge part of that and help keep our community what is it! This is YOUR school.
These jobs are essential and the school counts on each one to be completed. As the saying goes, it takes a village!
Each family is required to have one job per child they have enrolled. Please note that some jobs require commitments during the school day (9am to 3pm) while other jobs require commitments during evening/weekend hours. Some jobs can also be done remotely. Please choose a job that best fits your family or specific parent. The Family Job can be completed by someone other than the child's parent (i.e. Grandparent, nanny, sibling over the age of 18, neighbor).
Each job requires a commitment of about 10 hours throughout the school year.
If you ever struggle with your family job or have questions, email the Vice President as soon as a concern or issue arises at vp@cwcoop.org.
We also maintain a ‘Family Job Substitute List’ for times where you cannot complete a specific day related to your Family Job. You can ask the VP about this list.
Classroom Coordinator
The Class Communication Coordinator is responsible for creating and maintaining the monthly Classroom Volunteer Calendar, sending the weekly email every Friday, and communicating with parents in their child’s class regarding announcements, reminders, etc., at the direction of the Teacher or Vice President.
Classroom Activities Coordinator
The Classroom Activities Coordinator is responsible for: establishing a relationship with their child’s core Teacher(s) and arranging for birthday cards to be signed and delivered, as well as arranging for cards and/or gifts from the class; communicating with the VP, fellow Classroom Activities Coordinators, and the Teacher Coordinator to plan and execute Teacher Appreciation Week events and gifts; and creating a Memory Book for their child’s class at the end of the year.
Teacher coordinator
The Teacher Coordinator is responsible for establishing relationships with the non-core Teachers (i.e. Curiosity Club, Assistant Teachers) and communicating with all Staff and the VP to arrange for birthday cards to be signed and delivered. This job also includes communicating with the VP and Classroom Activities Coordinators to plan and execute Teacher Appreciation Week events and gifts.
Memory Book Committee
Each Memory Book Maker has the fun responsibility of creating a memory book for their child's class! The memory book is created digitally on the easy-to-use Mixbook.com. This parent job will collect photos from the class throughout the year to ensure there are plenty of pictures to create the memory book. You will be in communication with the Vice President throughout the year to check in on progress. A computer with high speed internet connection (no dial up) is required for this job. Digital scrapbooking experience is not required but is a plus.
Note: The deadline for the completion of the memory book is the first week of June. Your job will not be complete until that deadline is met. This job can be done remotely/outside of school hours.
community outreach Team
The Community Outreach Team will assist the Community Outreach Officer in the planning and execution of the school’s social events, including Fall Festival, Trunk or Treat, Valentine’s Dance, and the Spring Picnic, as well as assisting with semi-annual Clothing Swaps. Team members are also responsible for making connections with businesses and organizations in the community for marketing and fundraising purposes.
HALLWAY Display Team
The Hallway Display Team is responsible for maintaining the school bulletin boards and hallway decorations, which are changed seasonally. This task is to be completed outside of school hours. All supplies are provided and available at the school.
Fundraising Team
The Fundraising Team is responsible for helping the Fundraising Officer facilitate fundraising efforts for the preschool by assisting with events, soliciting for donations, finding relevant grants, and helping with distribution for fundraisers.
Monthly ClEANING CREW
Monthly Cleaning Crew members work with a team during each shift to deep clean the classrooms, gym, kitchen, and hallway once per month, to take place on Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm.
LANDSCAPING TEAM
Landscaping Team members work independently during each shift to ensure that the school grounds are ready for students and staff at the start of the week by cleaning up the playground and front entry. Duties also include updating seasonal and holiday decor around the bench and in the planters by the front door. Duties should take place on Mondays (occasional Tuesdays) before first recess.
Janitorial
Janitorial Team members work independently during each shift to clean the main entry, hallway, kitchen, and both bathrooms once per week, to take place on Thursdays 3:00-4:30pm. Duties include cleaning the bathrooms, front entry, hallway, kitchen, lunch area, and gym.
LUNCH Bunch COORDINATOR
The Lunch Bunch Coordinator is responsible for communicating with the Lunch Bunch Team to ensure that each Lunch Bunch shift is covered by a team member to assist and support Lunch Bunch Staff and ensure that the lunch hour runs smoothly. Lunch Bunch is held Monday-Friday 11:30am-12:30pm.
LUNCH Bunch TEAM
Lunch Bunch Team members assist and support Lunch Bunch Staff to ensure that the lunch hour runs smoothly. Duties include: monitoring recess and free play time, helping students during lunch, assisting with bathroom visits, and helping with clean-up and transitions. Lunch Bunch is held Monday-Friday 11:30am-12:30pm.
We assign jobs on a first-come, first-serve basis when possible. You will complete your parent job preference form online with your registration documents. You will receive your assigned parent job by August 29th via email.
Questions? Please contact the Vice President at vp@cwcoop.org.