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Early Learning VISTA
 
 
 
University Temple Children’s School (UTCS) is a nonprofit early learning center located in the heart of Seattle’s University District since 1970! Our program moved to a new location in the University Heights Center in 2020 when our previous home of 50 years was demolished due to rapid redevelopment in the area. We are currently expanding our program and as part of that expansion, we are prioritizing 50% of our spots for families using subsidies. This is a shift for our program which has largely been private pay for a majority of its existence, and we want to ensure that all families who enroll their children in our program are vital members of our community who feel welcomed and supported. The U.S. is undergoing a national child care shortage. In King County, there are currently enough licensed child care facilities to care for an estimated 21% of children who need it. Due to this ongoing crisis, it is difficult for families to find any care, let alone quality and affordable child care. Research shows that high quality early childhood education makes a generational impact, especially for marginalized communities, and adds value long term to individuals lives and to the overall health of our society. This makes our work of providing affordable high quality child care more critical than ever. Our school’s commitment to serving under-resourced families in our community will improve many children’s chances at higher education and create a more diverse and equitable student population in the future. We seek a passionate, detail-oriented, and organized VISTA member who is an advocate for families and children. Our VISTA member will work with the administrative team on three key areas: outreach/community partnerships; social media/marketing strategies; Anti-bias support/professional development. Anticipated start date: August/September 2024. Housing support available. Visit our website at utcs.org.
 
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Member Duties : The Early Learning VISTA will be supervised by the Executive Director and will work closely with the ED and Outreach Coordinator in this hybrid role with flexible hours. Housing support provided. To address the growing childcare crisis which has the greatest impact on families from underserved communities, the EL VISTA will identify and build partnerships with community organizations that provide support for underserved communities; develop outreach strategies to reach families using subsidies and help them to gain access to quality childcare and resources; strengthen anti-bias, culturally relevant, and inclusive practices in the classroom through professional development trainings and mentoring; and communicate the work we are doing in the program through writing newsletters for the wider community, social media postings, and presence at community events.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Computers/Technology ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Community Organization ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Leadership ,  Communications ,  Writing/Editing ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Early Learning VISTA
Program Start/End Date
02/14/2025  -   02/14/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations WASHINGTON   Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  01/08/2025  To  03/15/2025 
Contact Shalla Sayed
5031 University Way NE
Seattle   WA   98105
2066795532
director@utcs.org
www.utcs.org
Listing ID 118033

       

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