Co-op Jobs Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I know what my job at Sunnyside is?

Sign up for any jobs that interest you on the enclosed form by September 2nd. The Parent Work Coordinator will put your job assignment in your pouch.

Q: What if I forgot to sign up by the deadline?

The Parent Work Coordinator will assign you to a job.

Q: Do all jobs fulfill the three-hours-per-month requirement?

No. You may also be required to do extra cleaning, repair, special events, or intermittent work to make up the difference.

Q: What if I do more than three hours in a given month. Can I 'bank' those hours?

Yes. You can bank hours within a semester. They may not, however, be carried over to other semesters. Note, however, that extra hours do not allow you not to do your job if it needs to be done. For example, if you have helped out on a field trip and are over your monthly requirement, you may not skip doing the laundry as a result. The laundry always needs to be done.

Q: How many hours of work do I have to do?

You have to do 12 hours in the fall (Sept. through Dec.), 15 hours in the spring (Jan. through mid-June), and 4 hours in the summer (mid-June through mid-August).

Q: How do I figure out xny family's hours?

The work requirement is per family, not per child. When two adults from the same family are both working at Sunnyside for one hour, that equals two hours of work credit.

Q: What happens if I don't do my job?

You will be charged $50 per month if you fail to do your job. This will be added to your bill at the end of the semester.

Q: May I elect not to do a Sunnyside job?

You may, if you desire, choose the non-work option and elect to pay the $50 per month. You will, however, be asked to participate in one cleaning party each semester.