Program Overview
LEAP tutors are placed on small teams under the guidance of a team leader. Each team member is paired individually with a child and the group conducts three-hour sessions on Saturday mornings.
During sessions, the team leader guides the group through activities while maintaining an open environment in which each individual child can make choices and explore their interests alongside their partner. Sessions are planned completely by the tutors and are customized based on the interests of the children in the group.
Each team meets weekly outside of session to debrief, plan activities, and support each other as they work to find the most effective ways to help their specific group of children learn.
LEAP is designed to promote active learning in an environment that is open to exploration and gives children the opportunity to learn through play. Each tutor has an important role as they discover the interests and abilities of their specific partner child and encourage literacy, math, science, and social development.
How to Apply
LEAP is currently hiring. See below for job descriptions and application requirements. Please note that a federal work study award is required for all positions.
If you have any questions about LEAP, please contact community.engagement@rochester.edu.