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Positions Available

Corps Member - Apply for 2009-2010!

  • Work one-to-one with a partner child for the academic year
  • Work as part of a team in the larger classroom and are led by a team leader
  • Qualifications: dedication to early childhood education, commitment to service, and professionalism. No previous experience is required.
  • For more information, Visit What do Corps members do?
  • Download the Corps Member Position Description
  • Note: We will hold your application until recruitment begins in September

Team Leader - Apply for 2009-2010!

  • Prepare their team to work with children and teachers in the classroom.
  • Lead their team in planning and implementing sessions, coach team members, facilitate meetings, assist with training, work closely with classroom teachers, and manage administrative tasks
  • Qualifications: early childhood knowledge and practice, commitment to service, and professionalism
  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled
  • Download the Complete Team Leader Position Description
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Volunteer Coordinator - Apply for 2009-2010!

  • Plan and manage Jumpstart service projects that address specific program and community needs.
  • Recruit and train volunteers for service projects.
  • Qualifications: strong written and oral communication skills, event planning experience, and professionalism.
  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Download the Complete Volunteer Coordinator Position Description
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Student Involvement Coordinator- Apply for 2009-2010!

  • Support and lead Jumpstart recruitment and marketing actitivies.
  • Provide support to build community among Team Leaders and Corps members
  • Develop and Implement Jumpstart Leadership Corps
  • Must be Work Study Eligible
  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Download the Complete Student Involvement Coordinator Position Description
  • To apply, send a resume and cover letter to jstart@u.washington.edu

Benefits for Undergraduates

  • Make a Difference in the Life of a Child: Inspire children to develop a love and learning and help children succeed in school
  • $1,000 Education Award: Jumpstart is partnered with AmeriCorps to provide undergraduates with a $1,000 scholarship in exchange for 300 hours of service.
  • Earn Academic Credit: Undergraduates have the opportunity to earn academic credit through Jumpstart Students can also use Jumpstart as their service placement for various courses and majors, including the Early Childhood and Family Studies Major
  • Work-Study Eligibility: Although many students are volunteers, students who are eligible for work study funding can be paid for their work with Jumpstart.
  • Personal and Professional Development: Groups of four or more undergraduates work together as a team in the preschool classroom and have many opportunities to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
  • Community Engagement: Jumpstart corps members work within UW and the larger community and are encouraged to develop strong relationships with families and classroom teachers..
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Who Should Apply

Jumpstart Seattle is open to UW Undergraduates. We are a diverse group serving a diverse community. Jumpstart serves many children and families who are english language learners, bilingual, and multilingual. We are always looking for undergraduates who speak multiple languages to become Corps members or help us translate songs and newsletters for children and families. Undergraduates of all majors are strongly encouraged to apply.  Jumpstart accepts work-study students and volunteers, and both have the opportunity to earn a $1,000 educational award from AmeriCorps. Jumpstart Seattle provides training for all undergraduates, so previous experience with young children is not required. 

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Last Updated 09/08/09