Imagine starting a race knowing more than half of your competitors will be given a ten minute head start. Not exactly fair, is it? But for many children, this isn’t too far off from reality. That’s because in low-income neighborhoods, children start kindergarten 60% behind their peers from affluent communities, leaving them woefully unprepared. We can do better. And we can do it with Jumpstart.
Jumpstart is a national early education organization that serves preschool children living in low-income neighborhoods. We are looking for college students to volunteer in the Corps Member role working one on one with preschool children. Our proven curriculum helps children develop the language and literacy skills they need to be ready for kindergarten, setting them on a path to close the achievement gap before it is too late. We are working toward the day every child in America enters kindergarten prepared to succeed—come be part of the movement.
You must have the following time slot available for our session times:
T/TH: 12:30-4:30
Students have an opportunity to earn work study and/or a scholarship through this opportunity. If you know if any students who would be interested in this life changing experience please provide them with our contact information
Check out our webpage www.jumpstart.uconn.edu
Apply as a Corps Member at www.jstart.org
For more information, contact: Beth Lytle at uconn.co.jumpstart@gmail.com