Jumpstart is a national early education organization that works with underserved preschool children in schools and community centers. Through an evidence-based curriculum, Jumpstart strives to develop language and literacy skills that youth need to be ready for school, setting them on a path to close the achievement gap. Jumpstart Georgetown is a program of the Center for Social Justice.

Jumpstart Corps Members have the unique opportunity to inspire young children to learn, serve in a local community, work on a team, and build professional skills. All Corps members receive high quality training to help them implement Jumpstart’s outcome-based program, promote children’s school success, and build family involvement.

Different from the academic year, over the summer Jumpstart corps members have the opportunity to gain experience in a 35-40 hour per week, immersive classroom experience. Teams will spend the majority of their day at the partner school - split between working in the daytime classroom under professional teachers, preparing for session individually and with their team, as well as implementing session. This increased time at the schools will allow for more professional development and hands-on experience than the academic year program provides, and would more fully prepare those interested in teaching to pursue that path.

Corps Members' Core Competencies:
- Willingness to learn and grow
- Committed and flexible
- Open to feedback

CM Commitments:
- Be available for the full length of the program
- Provide early literacy programming by following the provided guided curriculum
- Reflect on the success of lesson plans and adjust plans as needed with Site Manager's assistance/feedback
- Get to know your classrooms, small groups, and the community
- Participate in weekly team planning meetings
- Have a willingness to be trained to drive CSJ vans

Time Commitment:
- Jumpstart Corps Members commit to 35-40 hours per week
- SCHEDULE: to be determined hours between 8am-6:30pm
- Each day, students will implement the Jumpstart session programming, serve classroom assistance time, attend a team planning meeting, and have time for individual planning for sessions and to make necessary materials.

CM Volunteer/FWS:
- If you are a Georgetown University student, you can apply for a summer FWS award of up to $4000 to apply towards your service
- If you are NOT a Georgetown University student, you can ask your current university if they offer summer federal work study awards, and ask if it can be applied to your service with Georgetown Jumpstart. See more details at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vvan5WJYqiklJF0kxzlQa7kEtiU0ggNomR0pEPYGHkQ/edit?usp=sharing.
- If you are a Georgetown University student, summer housing will be available with Jumpstart positions from June 4th to August 5th
- Upon successful completion of the 300 hour program, CMs earn a Segal Education Award of $1,300 to apply towards educational expenses

-Training: begins June 6th and runs through June 23rd
-First Day of Programming: June 26th
-Last Day of Programming: August 3rd