Every family at LCP is required to maintain a school job, as assigned by the Job Coordinator. Expect to spend 20-30 hours/school year fulfilling your school job. Thank you for helping our school run smoothly!
ART PORTFOLIO COLLECTOR (1) – Throughout the school year, sort & organize collected artwork for all classes. Organize by student name and communicate needed art with teachers. Assist with collecting display art for Spring Celebration and constructing finished portfolios at the end of the school year.
ART SUPPLY ORGANIZER (1): Keep the art cabinets and carts neat, organized, and stocked. Put completed artwork in parent pockets (especially at the end of the week). Assist teachers with rotating displayed art on bulletin boards and walls. This job requires spending some extra time in the classroom outside of your scheduled classroom workday.
CLASS CELEBRATION ORGANIZER (1 per class): Act as the primary coordinator for your child’s class (Ducklings W/F, Owls, Eagles). This parent will assist the teacher with class celebrations, as well as coordinate teacher appreciation and end-of-year teacher gifts. Assist staff and board with planning and executing Graduation/End of Year Celebration. (Preference given to returning families.)
DRAMATIC PLAY COORDINATOR (1): Prepare and set-up rotating dramatic play centers on a monthly or bi-monthly basis. Using themes and supplies provided by the teachers, set-up and clean-up the center in the classroom. May also gather/source supplies and prepare props. This job requires spending some extra time in the classroom outside of your scheduled classroom workday.
FUNDRAISING:
FUNDRAISING ASSISTANT (1-2): Assist with set-up and clean-up for the Trike-a-Thon, as well as assigned tasks for fundraising events and activities throughout the year. Tasks may include picking up and sorting Mandarin Fundraiser orders, scheduling Dinner Night Outs, and assisting with Winter Store/Spring Celebration.
WINTER CRAFT STORE ASSISTANTS (3-4): Complete pre-event tasks delegated by the Fundraising Chair(s). Attend a set-up shift the day before the event. Oversee an area during the event (bake sale, craft room, activities, shopping area) and help with clean-up. (Event date: December 5, 2026)
SPRING CELEBRATION ASSISTANTS (2-3): Complete pre-event tasks delegated by the Fundraising Chair(s). Attend a set-up shift on the day of the event. Help with designated portions of the event and assist with clean-up. (Event date: April 30, 2027)
SILENT AUCTION DONATION ORGANIZERS (2): Solicit donations and sponsorships for our Spring Celebration event. Track contacts and arrange/delegate pick-ups. Group items into themed “baskets,” as needed, and prepare items for display at the event.
GARDENER (1): Help plan, shop for, and tend LCP garden beds. Coordinate planting of flowers, plants, and vegetable seeds/plants throughout the school year. May prepare and/or lead gardening activities for students or coordinate other gardening related enrichment. Requires spending extra time at school. (Filled for 2026-27 school year.)
KITCHEN TOWELS (4): Rotate duty of weekly laundering all kitchen towels and aprons. Expect to do laundry twice/month; clean towels should be folded and returned to the towel shelf.
MARKETING & PUBLICITY (1): Manage LCP social media accounts, post advertisements for enrollment or job openings, and assist with Open House events or other outreach activities. May assist the Director/Admin Director with school information flyers, ads in local publications, or written information for website to promote the school. (By Director’s invitation only.)
MATERIAL PREP (1-3): Assist the teachers with various classroom tasks. This could include preparing materials, keeping templates and paper organized, or other projects. Much of this prep work can be done at home.
PHOTO COORDINATOR (1 per class): Gather photos throughout the school year for use on social media and end-of-year slideshow. Work together to create the slideshow for the Spring Celebration. Take candid photos at preschool events for documentation and to share with families.
PLAYDOUGH (4): Make a large batch of playdough once a month. Recipes and materials are provided. Playdough must be brought to school twice in September, and then on the last week of each month October-April.
PLAYGROUND MAINTENANCE (1): Clean and maintain the preschool playground regularly. On a monthly basis, clean and organize the outdoor sand area. This may include organizing sand toys, cleaning mud kitchen, sweeping out the clubhouse, and checking for pests. Rake and bag leaves 2-3 times per year when school is closed (often at the end of Thanksgiving and Winter breaks).
SEAMSTRESS/DRAMATIC PLAY LAUNDRY (1): Rotate and wash dress-up clothes and bedding monthly. Make small sewing repairs, as needed. Spot clean pillows, cushions, and rugs. Basic hand or machine sewing skills needed.
TOY CLEANERS (2): Clean and disinfect toys on a monthly basis (twice a month). Many toys can go through the dishwasher or washing machine. Toys to be cleaned include playdough tools/play food, blocks, animals, manipulatives, etc. (Priority given to Ducklings.)
NOTE: Serving on the Board of Directors fulfills your school job requirement.
Updated June 2026