Upcoming Open Houses Our co-ops’ open houses and info sessions are a great way to meet teachers and/or current parents and talk about how co-op works, what’s unique about each location, and more. You can also view our Calendar to see...
Tami Brockway Joyce (she/her) is a parent educator, actor, podcast host, community activist, small business owner, and all around dilettante, though raising her two kids is her favorite vocation. She has a bachelors of arts in Theatre from the...
In this episode, North Seattle College Parent Education Instructors, co-op teachers, Dean of workforce instruction, associate dean, and Parent Education Instructor coordinator come together to send a message of gratitude. We encourage you to a...
Tania Hino talks to Matt McKenzie about respectful communication with children.I am an experienced educator with more than fifteen years’ experience teaching in the preschool setting. I hold a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood...
Tania Hino talks to Kate Barratt about teaching children empathy. Kate has B.A. in Early Childhood and Family Studies from the University of Washington, Master in teaching from the University of Washington, and with a Certificate in e-Learning...
Betty S. Williams, MSW, NSC Parent Education Instructor/Program CoordinatorBetty is a determined advocate for racial justice and anti-bias work in order to create a more welcoming environment for children and families to thrive. She considers...
Tania talks to Shakira about Solo Parenting. Shakira Rae Adams M Ed. (they/them). Here we are in a gender-divided world with many broken systems. I am a non-binary queer solo parent passionate about raising a non-binary child in empowerment and...
Tania talks to Teacher Karen about the power of unstructured free play. Karen Murphy has been a teacher at Meadowbrook Cooperative Preschool for the past six years, but her experience in coop started 4 years prior as a parent. Karen has a BS...
In this episode, Tania talks to Charisma Joy Ross about the Importance of having Teachers of Color. Charisma Joy Ross was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She is the wife of Reid, the mother of two girls and the daughter of Panamanian...
In this Episode, Tania talks to Frances Coppa about Sensory Processing. Frances has been working in the field of education for 20 years. She has been an elementary teacher, a special education teacher, an administrator, a co-op preschool...
In this Episode, Tania talks to Erin Bernau about Mindful Parenting. Erin B. Bernau, MSW, LICSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with more than sixteen years of experience working with children and families. She works as a...
In this episode, Tania talks to Emily Bradley about helping children deal with fear.Emily Bradley is an educator, facilitator, entrepreneur and mother. For nearly a decade, she has been a Parent Education instructor with North Seattle College...
In this episode, Tania talks to Antoinette about raising your kid bilingual Antoinette Angulo is a mother, wife, public health practitioner, and activist in Seattle, WA. Having worked with Latinx populations in the U.S. and in Latin America for...
In this episode, Tania speaks with Parent Educator Lea Evans. Lea Evans has been a Parent Educator for North Seattle College for the past three years. She has a master’s degree in applied linguistics, essentially the study of language and...
In our latest podcast episode, Tania speaks with Shakira Rae Adams M Ed. (they/them). Shakira’s Bio: Here we are in a gender divided world with many broken systems. I am a non-binary queer solo parent passionate about raising a non-binary...
Understanding Children: Changing Learning Environments One is for anyone who’s interested in figuring out how to help kids (and ourselves) get back to in-person activities, and the other is specifically for past and current co-op families who...
North Seattle Cooperative Preschools Parent Advisory Committee and Madison Park Cooperative Preschool have four upcoming lectures in February through April. Relationship Balancing Act: Me, We, Family & COVID February 25th, hosted by NSC PAC...
In our latest podcast episode, Tania speaks with Beth Goss (she/her). Beth as been working in the field of Early Childhood Education since 1989. She has been a preschool teacher, an administrator, and a teacher trainer, and is currently a...
Understanding Children: Discipline – Tools and Techniques
The Parent Cooperative Preschool program has been working hard to come up with a comprehensive plan for each school, by age and phase, starting in September. The site-specific plans include remote learning and some outdoor play times for certain...
University-Ravenna Cooperative Preschool Teacher Opening University-Ravenna Cooperative Preschool is looking for a caring, creative, enthusiastic, experienced teacher who is passionate about cooperative education to lead our Pre-3s Class...
Understanding Children: Creating and Enhancing Learning EnvironmentsJoin a community of online learners. We all benefit from community and connection. 2020 has made remote learning and home learning a necessity. We’re currently registering for...
Preschool Teacher Opening at Broadview Co-op Preschool Broadview Co-op Preschool seeks a nurturing, motivated, and creative teacher to join our cooperative preschool community to lead our 3 to 5 year age class. Application deadline: May 26...
Woodland Park Cooperative School is now hiring a teacher for our 4-5s preschool class for the 2020-2021 school year! Class meets M-Th from 1-4pm; teacher also attends monthly evening meetings. We are looking for someone who: wants to play outside...
Parenting in the Age of CoronavirusBy Erin BernauParenting is a sprint. You wake up at full attention and follow little people around all day from one activity to another. Your body is a punching bag, a car ramp, a medical experiment. Parenting...
Do you ever feel like you do not know what you’re doing with your kids? Do you feel like you do not have enough patience? Do you feel like you are not as good as the other parents? Do you feel like you are supposed to enjoy being a parent all the...
Wedgwood Cooperative Preschool is looking for a Part-Time Preschool Teacher for its Toddler class for Fall 2020! Please help us spread the word! Class times: Fridays 9-11amPriority Deadline is March 6th, 2020. Applications accepted...
For me, questions like these conjure up memories of workplace retreats, trust falls, and “yay team” sorts of motivational talks. They are the types of guiding questions that formal groups- nonprofits, corporations, etc- may turn to as they seek...
This time of year can be a lot of fun and very exciting for young children. It can also be challenging for parents as we try to strike a balance between holiday activities and bedtimes and routines.
Here a few different philosophies to help this...
Understanding Children: Discipline – Tools and Techniques
Broadview Cooperative Preschool is looking for a caring, creative and enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about cooperative education to lead our 3-5s and PreK classes! We have indoor and outdoor classroom spaces and we also offer Toddlers and...
Woodland Park Cooperative Preschool is looking for caring, creative and enthusiastic teachers who are passionate about cooperative education to lead our three preschool classes. We have indoor and outdoor classroom spaces, and also offer a...
Understanding Children: Child Development We’re currently registering for the online course Understanding Children, which starts Sept. 23, 2019. Every quarter we have a different focus, and this fall we’ll be examining child development. ...
Woodland Park Cooperative Preschool is seeking a part-time teacher to co-teach preschool classes two to three mornings per week beginning in the fall of 2019. During the 2019-2020 school year, the teacher will work under the mentorship of our...
North Seattle College’s Parent Education program is very pleased to be offering a First Aid and CPR class this fall to NSC instructors, children’s teachers, and members of North Seattle College’s Parent Cooperative Preschools. Details: Cost: $45...
University-Ravenna Coop Open House, Monday, June 3, 7-8 pm The University-Ravenna Cooperative Preschool invites you to join us for an Open House to meet our new 3-5s Class teacher, Nicole! Date: Monday, June 3, 2019 Time: 7:00 -8:00 pm...
Vote for North Seattle Cooperative Preschools! Round One of ParentMap’s annual Golden Teddy Awards are here and we need your help to nominate your top picks for the best Puget Sound resources for parents. This is your chance to nominate your...
Spring 2019 Online Class Understanding Children: Strengthening Families.
Media Literacy- Bringing awareness of the impact media makes on kids/families and how to be more conscious consumers of media. Please join us for a free education event on “Media Literacy” with Linda Kennedy. Due to snow, this...
Los Bebes: Spanish speaking fun for “English speaking” infants (and their parents) available on campus this winter during the Tuesday class from 1 to 3 pm. Still enrolling, please join us! Winter infant flyer (1)
Wedgwood Co-op Seeking Teacher/s for Toddlers and Pre-3s Classes Toddlers: Fridays 9-11am Pre-3s: Mondays 9:30-11:30am & Friday 11:30-1:30pm – Teacher attends one board meeting per month as well as a monthly evening parent...
Hey Co-op Members! Here’s our Risk Management Manual. Add it to your summer reading list so you’ll be prepared for school to start in the Fall! Risk Management Manual 2018
Latona Cooperative Preschool Pre3 Teaching Position starting September, 2018 Latona Cooperative Preschool is now accepting teacher applications for its Pre3 class, which meets T/Th, 9:30 am-11:30 am; also attends the monthly board meeting and...
Continuing and new co-op students are welcome in our summer classes! Please pass the word to friends and family. All classes are held on campus at NSC. 2-5 Multiage This Wednesday AM class with Teacher Monica is for children in the 2017-18...
Want to keep on with co-op this summer? Check out the Woodland Park Summer Co-op, offering nine two-week sessions throughout June, July and August! Class time spent almost entirely outdoors in our magical play space, with inspired art and...
Here are important announcements for our upcoming Affiliated Co-ops Spring Orientations and incoming class leadership: June 14, 7-9pm – Jump Start training for new PCs and Chairs Sept. 7 – Leadership Workshop (chairs, treasurers...
The Parenting Circle Class at our local Shelters works to build community and create space for parents who are dealing with the many challenges of raising children while experiencing homelessness. There is art, crafts, snacks and conversation...
Attention Co-op Members! Please consider nominating a parent educator for the Val Donato award this spring. This award is presented in recognition of exceptional work and is a wonderful honor to receive! Donato award nomination form 2018
Broadview Co-op is now accepting teacher applications for Toddler and Pre-3 Teachers for Fall 2018. Toddlers Class: Thursdays, 9:00-11:00am, ages 1-2 Pre-3 Class: Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:30-11:30am, ages 2-3 We are looking for an experienced...
Help raise funds for North Seattle Cooperative Preschools – follow our link to buy Seafair Tickets and you’ll help boost our 2018-19 Scholarship Fund! We want to sell at least 100 tickets – please share with your friends and...
University-Ravenna Cooperative Preschool Teacher Opening University-Ravenna Cooperative Preschool is looking for a caring, creative, and enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about cooperative education to lead our 3-5s Class. Currently...
Victory Heights Cooperative Preschool Teaching Positions for Fall 2018 Victory Heights Cooperative Preschool is now accepting teacher applications for: Toddler Class: ages 1-2 Thursday 11am-1pm Pre3s Class: ages 2-3 Tues/Thurs 9am-11am 3-4s...
Sandhurst Cooperative Preschool is hiring a 3-5s preschool teacher for 2018-2019. Join our little preschool on its big mission – learn through play, build community + grow as parents! Accepting applications through May 4, 2018 3 to 5’s Schedule...
************************** Victory Heights Cooperative Preschool Toddler Teaching Position for Fall 2018 Victory Heights Cooperative Preschool is now accepting teacher applications for its Toddler Class (ages 1-2) which meets Thursdays from...
We are partnering with local, mom-owned business, Kids on 45th, to raise money for the PAC scholarship fund. Kids on 45th sells quality clothes for kids of all ages and has recently expanded to offer kids clothing subscription boxes to customers...
Congratulations to Julia Engel, Wedgwood Co-op Member, for receiving an Unsung Hero Award from Seattle’s Child! http://www.seattleschild.com/Unsung-Hero-Julia-Engel/
Preschool Teacher Opening at Wallingford Co-op Preschool Wallingford Preschool seeks a nurturing, motivated and creative teacher to join our cooperative preschool community and teach our 4- to 5-year-old class. This play-based, Pre-Kindergarten...
We are looking for an infant teacher for our on-campus Infant Class on Mondays, 10am-12pm, starting in September, 2018. The deadline to apply is Monday, February 26, 2018. Please help us spread the word. Infant Teacher Position North...
We have a current opening for the Latona Pre3 class, starting Feb. 27, 2018. We are sad to say goodbye to Jeanne McGrady, who has been a wonderful teacher with our Latona Pre3 class and the Monday Infant Class. Jeanne has taken a full time job...