Who We Are…
The Stanwood Cooperative Preschool (SCP) has been owned and operated by families from the Stanwood, Camano Island, and Arlington areas since 1976. Our preschool is staffed by professional teachers who work together with parents to operate a successful, stimulating and engaging classroom. Our basic philosophy is that young children learn best through hands-on activities and the social interactions of play.
What is a Cooperative Preschool?
A cooperative preschool is a community of parents and children working and learning together. We welcome parents, grandparents and other caregivers to participate in our program. Our program encourages parents to share their interests and talents. Parents involvement on a weekly basis in the classroom is enriching, not only for the child but also the parent, allowing a glimpse into your child's world, at the same time sending a message to the child that they are important.
In addition to working in the classroom, parents participate in the operation of the school and
Benefits for Children: Children are encouraged to express themselves verbally, emotionally and creatively through the rich diverse mediums of language, art, dramatic play, block building, music, and movement.
Benefits for Parents: Hands on participation in all aspects of early childhood education.
Information and ideas on child development and parenting skills are embedded in the classroom, at business meetings, and in parent enrichment.
In addition to working in the classroom, parents participate in the operation of the school and
- Attend regular parent business meetings (3 times per school year)
- Hold a parent job or serve as a member of the board of directors
- Serve on committees to support the many facets of the cooperative
- Fundraising projects and events
- Attend regular parent education sessions
Benefits for Children: Children are encouraged to express themselves verbally, emotionally and creatively through the rich diverse mediums of language, art, dramatic play, block building, music, and movement.
- Our children develop a positive attitude toward school.
- Small child to parent/teacher ratio creates a nurturing and attentive environment.
- Learning is special when a parent is there to share it!
Benefits for Parents: Hands on participation in all aspects of early childhood education.
Information and ideas on child development and parenting skills are embedded in the classroom, at business meetings, and in parent enrichment.
- A support network of friends with the same interests and concerns
- An opportunity to observe the first years of school
- Discover new and hidden talents while contributing abilities
- A voice in school decisions and policy-making
- Ease of communication with teachers
- A chance to effectively advocate on behalf of children
- Personal involvement in your child's learning has a lasting impact on you and your community
Our Educators…
Our Lab Coordinator (Teacher Beka) works with parents to provide a warm, nurturing environment in which the children can learn and create. She also provides parents with information about age appropriate learning and behaviors.
We are currently hiring for our parent educator position.
Our Parent Educator works with parents to develop and enhance parenting skills through class time interaction as well as evening sessions. They also work with the Lab Coordinator to ensure a developmentally appropriate classroom environment and serve as an advisor to the Executive Board.
Parent Educator Job Description
The Stanwood Cooperative Preschool (SCP) has been owned and operated by families from the Stanwood, Camano Island, and Arlington areas since 1976. Our preschool is staffed by professional teachers who work together with parents to operate a successful, stimulating and engaging classroom. Our basic philosophy is that young children learn best through hands-on activities and the social interactions of play.
We are looking for a warm, energetic, and knowledgeable individual to serve as the Parent Educator for the Stanwood Cooperative Preschool starting in September 2016. The Parent Educator serves as a non-judgmental sounding board for parents and supports them by listening and providing information or resources on child development, behavior, and strengthening effective parenting skills. Applicant should possess enthusiasm for and commitment to the collaborative nature of a cooperative preschool.
Necessary skills
In order to plan and provide parent education at Stanwood Cooperative Preschool for the parents of children in the Discovery, Toddler, Toddler 2, 3 to 5 and 4 to 5 classes, the parties hereby agree as follows:
Duties
The evening parent education meetings from 7-8pm and are each allotted one hour for planning.
The Toddler classes will meet on Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. One hour of planning time will be allotted each week. The Co-op has the discretion to change the Class hours as enrollment and the needs of the Co-op may require.
The salary for the term of this position shall be $15 an hour (DOE). The salary shall be paid in 9 monthly installments, paid by the last working day of the month, commencing in September and terminating in May. The Parent Educator will not be paid for days absent.
Stanwood Cooperative Preschool is an equal opportunity employer.
Please email resume to stanwoodcoop@gmail.com by August 15th to be considered.
Our Lab Coordinator (Teacher Beka) works with parents to provide a warm, nurturing environment in which the children can learn and create. She also provides parents with information about age appropriate learning and behaviors.
We are currently hiring for our parent educator position.
Our Parent Educator works with parents to develop and enhance parenting skills through class time interaction as well as evening sessions. They also work with the Lab Coordinator to ensure a developmentally appropriate classroom environment and serve as an advisor to the Executive Board.
Parent Educator Job Description
The Stanwood Cooperative Preschool (SCP) has been owned and operated by families from the Stanwood, Camano Island, and Arlington areas since 1976. Our preschool is staffed by professional teachers who work together with parents to operate a successful, stimulating and engaging classroom. Our basic philosophy is that young children learn best through hands-on activities and the social interactions of play.
We are looking for a warm, energetic, and knowledgeable individual to serve as the Parent Educator for the Stanwood Cooperative Preschool starting in September 2016. The Parent Educator serves as a non-judgmental sounding board for parents and supports them by listening and providing information or resources on child development, behavior, and strengthening effective parenting skills. Applicant should possess enthusiasm for and commitment to the collaborative nature of a cooperative preschool.
Necessary skills
- Parent educators must possess strong verbal and written communication skills to thrive in the job.
- Use active listening and speaking skills to counsel parents in a clear and understandable manner.
- Planning skills to develop sound work schedules and analytical skills to assess the effectiveness of their instructional strategies.
- Ability to establish positive relationships with people from various cultural, ethnic and economic backgrounds.
In order to plan and provide parent education at Stanwood Cooperative Preschool for the parents of children in the Discovery, Toddler, Toddler 2, 3 to 5 and 4 to 5 classes, the parties hereby agree as follows:
Duties
- Prepare and provide weekly parent education for the Toddler class parents, which will be preapproved by SCP board members.
- Prepare and provide evening parent education for the 3-5 and 4-5 classes to be held on in conjunction with our membership meetings in September, February and April.
- Attend a one hour monthly staff meeting as determined by staff consensus during the school year from September 2016 through May 2017.
- Attend Annual all co-op Summer Social.
The evening parent education meetings from 7-8pm and are each allotted one hour for planning.
The Toddler classes will meet on Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. One hour of planning time will be allotted each week. The Co-op has the discretion to change the Class hours as enrollment and the needs of the Co-op may require.
The salary for the term of this position shall be $15 an hour (DOE). The salary shall be paid in 9 monthly installments, paid by the last working day of the month, commencing in September and terminating in May. The Parent Educator will not be paid for days absent.
Stanwood Cooperative Preschool is an equal opportunity employer.
Please email resume to stanwoodcoop@gmail.com by August 15th to be considered.
