Madison Community Scholars, Education & Childcare Support - FWS

Working Title

Madison Community Scholars, Education & Childcare Support - FWS

• State Role
  
  Title:
  
  Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study
• Position Type:
  Federal Work Study
• Position Status:
  Part-Time
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt:
  Eligible for Overtime
• College/Division:
  Student Life and Involvement
• Department: 100597 - Community Engagement and Volunteer Center
• Pay Band: N/A
• Pay Rate:
  Hourly – $14.50
• Is this a JMU only position? N/A
• Is this a grant-funded position? No
• Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A
• Beginning Review Date: 07/01/2026

• Education & Childcare Support
• Environment & Sustainability Support
• Marketing & Social Media Support
• Operations & Event Support

• Supporting students, staff, and teachers in a school and/or childcare setting
• Implementing developmentally appropriate activities and lessons
• Assisting with classroom preparation, management, and maintenance
• Collaboratively developing lesson plans and curriculum

In addition to responsibilities through your designated community organization, you will be responsible for:

• Regularly managing timesheets (time is captured through an online platform – Time Clock Plus – and submitted twice a month)
• Consistently participating in on-campus, in-person workshops:
• Fall Semester 2026 weekly workshops for NEW MCS students:
  Fridays from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM OR 12:45–1:45 PM
• Spring Semester 2027 bi‑weekly workshops for all MCS students: (Tentatively Tuesdays 4–5 PM, Wednesdays 4:15–5:15 PM, Fridays 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, and 2–3 PM, but they will be finalized by the end of the Fall semester)
• Attending one semesterly one‑on‑one meeting with your CEVC MCS advisor, to be scheduled midway through each semester
• Participating in one semesterly MCS Community Day (typically mid‑semester on Fridays midday for approximately 2.5 hours)
• Engaging in two semesterly campus or community educational programs (list of options to choose from provided on Canvas)
• Committing to work consistently scheduled 6 or more hours per week for the full academic year (excluding academic breaks)

• Be a current JMU student (must be enrolled in at least 6 credits)
• Eligible for Federal Work Study via the ’26 – ’27 financial aid package
• Must be a current full‑time JMU student
• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study to participate as a Madison Community Scholar (MCS)
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher

Students must be degree‑seeking students, enrolled on at least a half‑time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission.

The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: .

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at  or disability-svcs. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.