Room Parents

What is the role of the room parents?

The primary role of a room parents is to provide support and assistance to the teacher. Each team of room parents should talk with the teacher about how he/she would like to work with and utilize room parents, parent volunteers, and other classroom help. Then, using that information, the room parent team can develop a plan for the year that directly addresses the teacher’s unique needs and
preferences.

As a team, the room parents are responsible for:

• Facilitating classroom parties (planning, communicating with parents, running the events, cleaning-up)

• Planning, communicating, and acting on teacher appreciation activities (birthday, teacher appreciation week, end of year gift)

• Helping to ensure clear, timely communication between the teacher and parents regarding activities, events, and needs in the classroom

• Assisting with small classroom-related administrative tasks, such as coordinating student book orders or helping with special projects

• Responding to and/or organizing assistance for ad hoc requests (e.g., classroom clean-up days,requests for supplies, family social assistance, special PTA events etc)

• Please note: Specific responsibilities will vary by teacher.