Jumpstart is currently hiring Corps Members to help us in our mission to prepare preschoolers for kindergarten. Jumpstart Corps Members play an integral part of Jumpstart as we work to provide quality programming for preschool classrooms. Visit our website for more information, important dates, and to apply!
Next Q&A Sessions:
Come learn more about Jumpstart, our mission, and what your days would look like! Bring your questions and a friend to our virtual Jumpstart Q&A Sessions. The more the merrier! We will send a zoom link with your registration confirmation email once you have registered for a Q&A session.
- Monday, August 17 at 4:00pm
- Monday, August 24 at 4:00pm
Can’t make these? Don’t worry! Check us out online for our 4 step application process and to RSVP for a Q&A Session!.
Current opportunity:
Corps Members (56 open positions): Priority Deadline is August 21, 2020 at 11:59 (Submit online application and watch the online info session by this date). *Students may continue to apply after this date, but those who meet the priority deadline will receive priority in consideration.
- Corps Members complete an intensive commitment, of 200-300 hours over the course of 3 quarters through leading activities in preschool classrooms, participating in training and other Jumpstart events.
*AmeriCorps & Non-AmeriCorps positions available. Federal Work Study eligible*
Visit us online for detailed descriptions of the Corps Members position!
BENEFITS:
- Federal Work Study eligible students earn $16.39/hour
- Earn a Segal AmeriCorps Educational Award*
- Earn academic credit (fulfills most service-learning requirements, WQ GEN346)
- Work closely with other UW students
- Provide virtual activities and support to preschool classrooms
- Work towards closing the opportunity gap among Seattle’s youngest learners!
*The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award is contingent upon AmeriCorps funding and is available to those who meet citizenship requirements. Must complete service term of 300 hours.
Jumpstart is available to all, without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, religion, or other legally protected status as recognized by federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. Please contact Site Managers, Sala Sataraka at salas@uw.edu or Adanech Makey at makeya@uw.edu, for more information.
