Playschool Cooperative
Requirements for Co-Op Positions
All Co-Op positions require 8 to 12 hours of work per month. In addition, the Early Childhood Manager and fellow Co-Op families meet monthly to report on projects and receive feedback and guidance for future projects.
Fall session commitment - 16 weeks
Winter/Spring session commitment - 21 weeks
There are limited Co-Op spaces for each school year.
Our Playschool Cooperative program welcomes parents to work alongside our early childhood educators and staff by contributing to our nonprofit’s operations responsibilities through various on and off-site roles.
Being part of the Connolly Ranch Cooperative allows parents or caregivers to share and grow in their child-raising role in an atmosphere of mutual support. Further, it provides an environment where children learn cooperation from the example of their parents and educators working closely together.
Taking on the responsibility and cooperative position significantly reduces families’ registration costs by 35%. In addition, it reduces the organizational overhead costs and allows parents to contribute and have opportunities to interact and build community with other parents. Families attend orientation and ongoing training sessions to ensure educational and quality alignment.
Playschool Cooperative Positions
Website & Graphic Designer - As the website and graphic designer, you are responsible for keeping the Connolly Ranch website’s information current and user-friendly. You will also be asked to create flyers to promote programs and community events. (1 offsite position)
Fundraising Coordinator - As the fundraising coordinator, you will maintain our dine/shop and in-kind parent-giving program. You are responsible for securing and promoting monthly dine/shop and donate opportunities. You will work with the craft & supplies and outdoor classroom coordinators to determine what supplies/materials are needed and then solicit donations to meet those needs.
(1 on/off-site position)
Community Events Coordinator - As the community events coordinator, you will work one Connolly Ranch event per month, which varies by season. You will either support one of our parent, community, or annual events. At events, you will support programming and act as a parent ambassador. Weekend work is required. (2 onsite positions)
Crafts & Supplies Coordinator - As the crafts & supplies coordinator, you will manage quantities and the organization of the program materials and supplies. You will maintain a list of supply needs and provide them to the fundraising coordinator for donations. In addition, you will weekly prep crafts for educators. (1 on/off-site position)
Outdoor Classroom Coordinator - As the outdoor classroom coordinator, you will help maintain our outdoor classroom spaces and work with education managers to create and build natural structures that enhance outdoor play and learning opportunities. Skilled carpentry is required. (2 onsite positions)
Garden Coordinator - As the garden coordinator, you will support our edible and pollinator gardens' ongoing maintenance – seeding, planting, weeding, mulching, and harvesting. (1 onsite position)