What is Jumpstart at Temple?
Jumpstart is a national early childhood organization that advances learning outcomes by recruiting and supporting caring adults to deliver high-quality programming to young children.
Jumpstart members support children in developing strong language and literacy as well as socio-emotional skills to help them prepare for kindergarten, setting them on a long-term path to academic success. Jumpstart is striving for a future where every child in America enters kindergarten prepared to succeed.
Jumpstart at Temple offers students a unique opportunity to engage with communities around Philadelphia, spread a love of reading and collaborate with peers across the university to build abrighter future for young learners in North Philadelphia.
Being a part of the Jumpstart team will grant you the opportunity to:
- Work directly with preschool children in the North Philadelphia community.
- Collaborate with Temple students from all majors who are committed to social change.
- Earn your entire work-study award or volunteer.
- Earn an Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to pay tuition or student loans.
- Build your skills as a leader and a professional.
What does Jumpstart look like in action?
To learn more about the Jumpstart curriculum and Jumpstart activities in the community, you can follow us on Instagram (@jumpstartkids) or (@templecehd). We also encourage you to watch our video of our members spreading their love of literacy.
Get Involved
- Ready to get started? - Apply to become a Corps member.
- For more information on the work Jumpstart is conducting nationally, explore Jumpstart's website.
- Additional questions or requests for partnership, please contact: edjump@temple.edu
