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Jumpstart for Young Children - MA - Member

Jumpstart recruits and trains members to work with preschool children in low-income neighborhoods. Jumpstart’s curriculum allows them develop the language and literacy skills they need to be ready for school, setting them on a path to close the achievement gap before it is too late. Jumpstart AmeriCorps members have the unique opportunity to inspire young children to learn, serve in a local community, collaborate with others on a team, and build professional skills. All AmeriCorps members receive high quality training to help them implement Jumpstart’s outcome-based program, promote children’s school success, and build family engagement. This position serves vulnerable populations, i.e. preschool children. AmeriCorps members complete an intensive commitment and make a substantial impact in the life of young children. During the school year, AmeriCorps members serve 300 hours by fulfilling responsibilities both in the classroom and outside of the classroom.

Member Duties : Interact with preschool-age children in a classroom setting with high activity and noise levels and other varying environmental conditions. Participate in and lead Jumpstart programming with children in a consistent routine that includes reading, small and large group activities, and facilitating centers. Participate in classroom assistance time, which involves activities such as assisting teachers with children’s activities and engaging children in play. Read children’s books. Participate in back and forth conversations. Participate in pre-service and on-going in-service trainings. Trainings are delivered in a variety of formats, with other members in a training room. Participate in team planning meetings and classroom activity preparation, which includes planning, reflection, and/or training, working with other members in a small group to reflect on and plan for weekly classroom activities. Complete weekly individual planning and preparation for classroom activities.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Education , Children/Youth .

Skills :
Education , Team Work .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Jumpstart for Young Children - MA - Member

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2022 - 08/31/2023

Work Schedule