The Co-op Approach
Gan Shalom is a cooperative built on the participation of its families.
Classroom Duty
Gan Shalom families are asked to assist in the classroom as the
teacher’s assistant approximately every three to four weeks.
The teacher and the on-duty family staff our two- and three-day programs.
Our five-day program includes a teacher’s aide for three of the five days of
the week, and families fulfill their co-op duty the other two days. The teacher's aide not only eases the burden of co-op duty days on families, it allows the faculty to work with the children on more in-depth study in small groups.
Classroom duty may be filled by any caregiver designated by the parent before the beginning of the year, and may include parents, grandparents, nannies, or other significant individuals in the child’s life.
The duty schedule will be provided by Gan Shalom prior to the beginning of the school year, and each parent/caregiver will have an opportunity to provide input on the days that work best for them.
The parent assistant for the day should arrive at Gan Shalom by 8:45 am and remain until 12:15 pm (or 1:15 pm for the five-day program). S/he is responsible for helping to set up, implement the day’s program, and clean up at the end of the day.
Volunteer Position
In addition to assisting the teacher in the classroom, each family is expected to support the school in one of two ways: Families may take on an administrative responsibility within the school (examples of such responsibilities are listed below) or may support the school by making a specified financial contribution to support the hiring of a staff member to carry out administrative responsibilities on the family's behalf.
President
Oversees all aspects of the school. Serves as liaison with the church/space. Makes final decisions regarding running of preschool.
Vice President
Supports the president. Works with the Hill Havurah to represent Gan Shalom.
Communications Chair
Takes and distributes minutes at meetings. Handles communications for the preschool.
Treasurer
Manages money, works with budget, deposits checks.
Membership Chair
Performs outreach to the community for members. Compiles lists of contacts and communicates with current and potential students about the school. Maintains waiting list and organizes school rosters with help of president and teacher/director.
Parent Liaison/Scheduler
Works with parents and schedules co-op duties and responsibilities.
Supplies Manager
Inventories supplies and delivers necessary materials to the teachers.
Special Events Coordinator
Organizes meet-and-greet events before school starts, year-end celebration, holiday events, and any other parties.
Fundraisers
Plan fundraising events/projects. Works with community on outreach.
T-Shirt & Dish Washer
Washes school t-shirts and dishes at home on a regular basis.
Classroom Duty
Gan Shalom families are asked to assist in the classroom as the
teacher’s assistant approximately every three to four weeks.
The teacher and the on-duty family staff our two- and three-day programs.
Our five-day program includes a teacher’s aide for three of the five days of
the week, and families fulfill their co-op duty the other two days. The teacher's aide not only eases the burden of co-op duty days on families, it allows the faculty to work with the children on more in-depth study in small groups.
Classroom duty may be filled by any caregiver designated by the parent before the beginning of the year, and may include parents, grandparents, nannies, or other significant individuals in the child’s life.
The duty schedule will be provided by Gan Shalom prior to the beginning of the school year, and each parent/caregiver will have an opportunity to provide input on the days that work best for them.
The parent assistant for the day should arrive at Gan Shalom by 8:45 am and remain until 12:15 pm (or 1:15 pm for the five-day program). S/he is responsible for helping to set up, implement the day’s program, and clean up at the end of the day.
Volunteer Position
In addition to assisting the teacher in the classroom, each family is expected to support the school in one of two ways: Families may take on an administrative responsibility within the school (examples of such responsibilities are listed below) or may support the school by making a specified financial contribution to support the hiring of a staff member to carry out administrative responsibilities on the family's behalf.
President
Oversees all aspects of the school. Serves as liaison with the church/space. Makes final decisions regarding running of preschool.
Vice President
Supports the president. Works with the Hill Havurah to represent Gan Shalom.
Communications Chair
Takes and distributes minutes at meetings. Handles communications for the preschool.
Treasurer
Manages money, works with budget, deposits checks.
Membership Chair
Performs outreach to the community for members. Compiles lists of contacts and communicates with current and potential students about the school. Maintains waiting list and organizes school rosters with help of president and teacher/director.
Parent Liaison/Scheduler
Works with parents and schedules co-op duties and responsibilities.
Supplies Manager
Inventories supplies and delivers necessary materials to the teachers.
Special Events Coordinator
Organizes meet-and-greet events before school starts, year-end celebration, holiday events, and any other parties.
Fundraisers
Plan fundraising events/projects. Works with community on outreach.
T-Shirt & Dish Washer
Washes school t-shirts and dishes at home on a regular basis.
