The Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (J-LEAP) brings native Japanese language Assistant Teachers (ATs) to U.S. K-12 educational institutions for up to two years. Team-teaching together with a Lead Teacher, the AT becomes a more confident and qualified Japanese language instructor while helping to strengthen their host school’s program in the process.
U.S. Host Sites
Japanese Assistant Teachers are hosted by U.S. host sites like Santa Monica H.S. Any K-12 site offering Japanese language education or local K-12 educational agency is eligible to apply.
Assistant Teachers
J-LEAP Assistant Teachers like Yasuharu Higure hold at least a bachelor's in Japanese language education as well as a teaching competency certification or 420 hours of professional development.
Lead Teachers
Lead Teachers like Carla Swick of Palmer H.S. are teachers of Japanese at U.S. K-12 institutions who nurture J-LEAP Assistant Teachers while benefiting from their help in the classroom.
About J-LEAP
Learn more about the history of this important program.
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Stronger Japanese Programs
Assistant Teachers strengthen the Japanese language program by co-teaching with the Lead Teacher
No Costs; Grants Provided
Assistant Teachers are fully compensated, which makes for a cost-effective boost to Japanese language and cultural programs
Real Japanese, Real Culture
Students hear authentic Japanese from a different speaker and authentic communication between the Assistant and Lead Teachers
Professional Development
Participants receive high quality of care and professional support from specialists throughout the program
J-LEAP is made possible through a partnership between Japan Foundation and Laurasian Institution.
Questions?
Contact Laurasian Institution:
(U.S.) +1 800.721.7474
(Japan) +81-3-3712-6176
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