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Positions Available

Team Leader - Apply Now for 2012-2013

  • Prepare a team to work with children and teachers in a Head Start preschool
  • Lead the team in planning and implementing sessions; coach team members; facilitate team meetings; assist with training; work closely with classroom teachers; and manage administrative tasks
  • Qualifications: early childhood knowledge and practice, organizational and facilitation skills, commitment to service, and professionalism
  • Benefits: Earn Work Study ($11.00/hour in 11-12), a $1,175 scholarship, and Academic Credit.
  • Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
  • Download the 2012-2013 Team Leader Position Description
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Volunteer Coordinator - Apply Now for 2012-2013

  • 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 2012-2013 Volunteer Coordinator Position Description
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Corps Member - Applications will be held until Fall 2012

  • Work with a small group of preschool children for the entire 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 2011-2012 Corps Member Position Description

Jumpstart Program Assistant - position has been filled

  • Assist in data collection, data entry, and filing.
  • Support recruitment and marketing activities
  • Organize service activities and a Leadership Corps program of UW students
  • Qualifications: strong written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills, event planning experience, and professionalism.
  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Download the 2010-2011 Program Assistant Position Description
  • To apply, send a resume and cover letter to jstart@u.washington.edu

Team Support Coordinator - position has been filled

  • Support and lead Jumpstart recruitment and marketing activities.
  • 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 2010-2011 Team Support 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
  • $1,175 Education Award: Jumpstart is partnered with AmeriCorps to provide undergraduates with a $1,132 scholarship in exchange for 300 hours of service.
  • Earn Academic Credit: Undergraduates have the opportunity to earn academic credit through various service learning courses. 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 $1,175 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 05/01/2012