Middleburysnowbowl
Bilingual Assistant in Hebrew (Summer 2026 LSH004)
Middleburysnowbowl, Middlebury, Vermont, us, 05753
The School of Hebrew (SoH) bilingualposting isfor the summer 2026session,locatedon the campus ofMiddlebury College in Middlebury,Vermont.
Arrival date:
Sunday, June 21, 2026 Departure date:
Saturday, August 15, 2026 Our unique7-week program combines a cultural immersion environment with rigorous daily classroom instruction. Essential to the functioning of each Language School, the Bilingual Summer Staff member organizes and implements multiple facets of the academic and non-academic operations of the School; providestutoring, co-curricular, and residential support to students; worksunder the supervision ofthe SchoolAssistant DirectorandCo-Directorsin theorganizationof School operations; andassistsFaculty inall language related activities outside of the classroom. In addition tohourly compensation, lodging andmealswill be provided. Responsibilities are grouped intosevenbroad areas, beginning with the most essential. An “*” next to a responsibility means that all Summer Staff will be involved in this task. (1) Program ambassador
Serves as a primary in-language point of contact for students and faculty. Knowledgeable about the program as well as campus resources andpolicies.* Actively engages with students, providingtutoring, encouragement, and support outside of class, during meals and activities and in the dorms, offices, and socialspaces.* Encouragestudents’ commitment to the Language Pledge and the rigorous learningenvironment.* Serves as official representative of the School, the Language Schools’administration, and the Middleburycommunity.* (2) Student life
Representsthe School administration in the dorms and social spaces, especially on evenings andweekends.* Residesin dorms. Provides guidance and non-academic support. Monitors adherence to the Language Pledge. Organizes social activities in thedorms.* Responds to student emergencies and urgent situations. Directs students toappropriate officesand resources, academic and non-academic.* (3) Co-curricular activities and events
Facilitates the School’s cultural program, an integral part of the immersion-based academic experience. Liaises with campus offices including but not limited to public safety, dining services, events management, media services, print shop, theater,and facilitiesservices.* Designs, plans, and implements complex school-wide cultural events.Assistsin regular co-curricular activities, driving students inCollegevan as needed. * Representsdirector by acting as host to official guests, including lecturers, performers, visiting artists, etc.* Assistsfaculty, guests, and the director at/with lectures, performances, and otherevents.* Coordinates inter-school activities. Attends program events as crowd managers and “animators” (enthusiastic leaders).* (4) Tutoring and pedagogical support
May be asked to providetutoring hours toassiststudents with homework, grammar, pronunciation, etc.Engages in conversation practice with studentsoutside ofclass.* (5) Technology
Provides general IT support for faculty, guests, and students (on School and personal devices).* Provides curricular technology training and support for faculty. Manages circulation of School technology, equipment, and film archive. Provides technical support at events, from basic a/v at lectures to sound and light design at staged performances. Provides classroom technical support, as requested by faculty. (6) Communication
Communicates with students and faculty on a variety of platforms: email, website, social media, print media,announcements.* Designs and edits web content, especially on instructional in-language sites. Develops media content anddisseminatespublications, including calendars,newspaper, posters, event programs, etc. Manages photography and videography. Edits photo and video content. Prepares slideshows, photo exhibits, event videos, etc. Translates School and other official Middleburydocuments.* (7) School office
Runs theSchool office. Serves asin-language point of contact for students, faculty, and guests needing drop-inassistance. Scheduling of events and activities. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred. Advanced degree a plus. Native or near-nativeproficiencyinHebrewand English, oral and written. Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (both oral and written). Ability to work with people of all ages and levels (students, professionals, and colleagues). Must be willing to take initiative and assumeresponsibility, butalso work collaboratively as part of a team. Current driver’s licenserequired. Applicant Instructions
Candidates shouldsubmit: Cover letter Resume/CV A letter of recommendation Application deadline is November 1,2025but the position will remain open until filled. This position is for summer 2026. As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.Perksof employment includeMiddCardPrivileges-- access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges. Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
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Sunday, June 21, 2026 Departure date:
Saturday, August 15, 2026 Our unique7-week program combines a cultural immersion environment with rigorous daily classroom instruction. Essential to the functioning of each Language School, the Bilingual Summer Staff member organizes and implements multiple facets of the academic and non-academic operations of the School; providestutoring, co-curricular, and residential support to students; worksunder the supervision ofthe SchoolAssistant DirectorandCo-Directorsin theorganizationof School operations; andassistsFaculty inall language related activities outside of the classroom. In addition tohourly compensation, lodging andmealswill be provided. Responsibilities are grouped intosevenbroad areas, beginning with the most essential. An “*” next to a responsibility means that all Summer Staff will be involved in this task. (1) Program ambassador
Serves as a primary in-language point of contact for students and faculty. Knowledgeable about the program as well as campus resources andpolicies.* Actively engages with students, providingtutoring, encouragement, and support outside of class, during meals and activities and in the dorms, offices, and socialspaces.* Encouragestudents’ commitment to the Language Pledge and the rigorous learningenvironment.* Serves as official representative of the School, the Language Schools’administration, and the Middleburycommunity.* (2) Student life
Representsthe School administration in the dorms and social spaces, especially on evenings andweekends.* Residesin dorms. Provides guidance and non-academic support. Monitors adherence to the Language Pledge. Organizes social activities in thedorms.* Responds to student emergencies and urgent situations. Directs students toappropriate officesand resources, academic and non-academic.* (3) Co-curricular activities and events
Facilitates the School’s cultural program, an integral part of the immersion-based academic experience. Liaises with campus offices including but not limited to public safety, dining services, events management, media services, print shop, theater,and facilitiesservices.* Designs, plans, and implements complex school-wide cultural events.Assistsin regular co-curricular activities, driving students inCollegevan as needed. * Representsdirector by acting as host to official guests, including lecturers, performers, visiting artists, etc.* Assistsfaculty, guests, and the director at/with lectures, performances, and otherevents.* Coordinates inter-school activities. Attends program events as crowd managers and “animators” (enthusiastic leaders).* (4) Tutoring and pedagogical support
May be asked to providetutoring hours toassiststudents with homework, grammar, pronunciation, etc.Engages in conversation practice with studentsoutside ofclass.* (5) Technology
Provides general IT support for faculty, guests, and students (on School and personal devices).* Provides curricular technology training and support for faculty. Manages circulation of School technology, equipment, and film archive. Provides technical support at events, from basic a/v at lectures to sound and light design at staged performances. Provides classroom technical support, as requested by faculty. (6) Communication
Communicates with students and faculty on a variety of platforms: email, website, social media, print media,announcements.* Designs and edits web content, especially on instructional in-language sites. Develops media content anddisseminatespublications, including calendars,newspaper, posters, event programs, etc. Manages photography and videography. Edits photo and video content. Prepares slideshows, photo exhibits, event videos, etc. Translates School and other official Middleburydocuments.* (7) School office
Runs theSchool office. Serves asin-language point of contact for students, faculty, and guests needing drop-inassistance. Scheduling of events and activities. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred. Advanced degree a plus. Native or near-nativeproficiencyinHebrewand English, oral and written. Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (both oral and written). Ability to work with people of all ages and levels (students, professionals, and colleagues). Must be willing to take initiative and assumeresponsibility, butalso work collaboratively as part of a team. Current driver’s licenserequired. Applicant Instructions
Candidates shouldsubmit: Cover letter Resume/CV A letter of recommendation Application deadline is November 1,2025but the position will remain open until filled. This position is for summer 2026. As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.Perksof employment includeMiddCardPrivileges-- access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges. Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
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