Gan Shalom is a cooperative School 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.
Volunteer Positions
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 school.
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.
Liason to Hill Havurah
Collaborates and connects with the Hill Havurah board, sharing information between the two organizations.
Scheduler
Works with parents and schedules co-op duties and responsibilities.
Supplies Manager
Inventories supplies and delivers necessary materials to the teachers.
Class Coordinator
Organizes meet-and-greet events before school starts, year-end celebration, holiday events, and any other parties.
Life-cycles
Notifies and shares families' life-cycle events with the school and coordinates efforts to support them.
Fundraisers
Plan fundraising events/projects. Works with community on outreach.
Washer
Washes school t-shirts and dishes at home on a regular basis.
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.
Volunteer Positions
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 school.
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.
Liason to Hill Havurah
Collaborates and connects with the Hill Havurah board, sharing information between the two organizations.
Scheduler
Works with parents and schedules co-op duties and responsibilities.
Supplies Manager
Inventories supplies and delivers necessary materials to the teachers.
Class Coordinator
Organizes meet-and-greet events before school starts, year-end celebration, holiday events, and any other parties.
Life-cycles
Notifies and shares families' life-cycle events with the school and coordinates efforts to support them.
Fundraisers
Plan fundraising events/projects. Works with community on outreach.
Washer
Washes school t-shirts and dishes at home on a regular basis.
