Leap2School

Leap2School

Leap2School (L2S) is our newest literacy program created to support pre-K curriculum in partnership with pre-K teachers and programs. Like the America Reads and America Counts (ARAC) program, tutors support partners sites with the implementation of their own existing curriculum, providing individual and small group support using learn by play activities and reading.

Recruiting for Fall 2024 has closed. The next recruitment cycle will be during Spring 2025.

Program Details

Tutors serving with after-school and community-based organizations have the opportunity to work with our team to develop and implement curriculum to be used as needed. As we work toward kindergarten readiness for the children we serve, we also work to increase our program partners’ capacity to provide high-quality services to children and families.

Federal and Duke Work-Study as well as volunteer positions are available. Recruiting for Fall 2024 has closed. The next recruitment cycle will be during Spring 2025.

For more information, contact Andrea Petifer, Assistant Director of Education Outreach Programs, andrea.petifer@duke.edu.

Community Partnerships

Leap2School appreciates the ongoing support and collaboration our program partners provide to make the program work. As we work toward kindergarten readiness for the children we serve, we also work to increase our program partners’ capacity to provide high-quality services to children and families. This happens through dedicated sessions and individual classroom service.

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Apply to Duke Leap2School positions CLOSED

Click here to complete an application through Duke’s JobX student employment platform. Find us in “On-Campus Employers” and look for Jumpstart.

Application Process

1. Students first apply via JobX, Duke’s student employment platform.
2. L2S program staff conducts interviews.
3. During the interview, applicants are asked to bring documentation to confirm federal or Duke work-study eligibility if applicable.
4. If offered a position, L2S members begin their criminal history background checks.
5. If offered a position, tutors must complete all requirements under the Duke Minors Policy as well as be approved through the Durham Public Schools volunteer registration process.Keep box 6
6. L2S members attend an orientation, workshops, and trainings before beginning their sessions.

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Developing valuable professional skills

Join Duke’s Leap2School members to teach, learn, and inspire.

Whether you’re interested in becoming a teacher, looking for a federal work study opportunity, gaining valuable professional skills to better your career, or simply love spending time with children, Jumpstart is a great way to give to your community and make a lasting impact.

• Gain professional experience working directly with children and teachers in preschool
• Support children’s learning and increase children’s kindergarten readiness
• Receive ongoing training and support

Federal Work Study Compensation

• Undergraduate students: $15.00/hour
• Graduate students: $17.00/hour

Program Staff

Domoniqúe Redmond

Senior Director for Education