Bilingual Assistant in Hebrew (Summer 2026 LSH004)

Job description

The School of Hebrew (SoH) bilingual posting is for the summer 2026 session, located on the campus of Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont.




Arrival date: Sunday, June 21, 2026

Departure date: Saturday, August 15, 2026


Our unique 7-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; provides tutoring, co-curricular, and residential support to students; works under the supervision of the School Assistant Director and Co-Directors in the organization of School operations; and assists Faculty in all language related activities outside of the classroom.



In addition to hourly compensation, lodging and meals will be provided.



Responsibilities are grouped into seven broad 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 and policies.*

Actively engages with students, providing tutoring, encouragement, and support outside of class, during meals and activities and in the dorms, offices, and social spaces.*

Encourage students’ commitment to the Language Pledge and the rigorous learning environment.*

Serves as official representative of the School, the Language Schools’ administration, and the Middlebury community.*
(2) Student life

Represents the School administration in the dorms and social spaces, especially on evenings and weekends.*

Resides in dorms.

Provides guidance and non-academic support.

Monitors adherence to the Language Pledge.

Organizes social activities in the dorms.*

Responds to student emergencies and urgent situations.

Directs students to appropriate offices and 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  facilities services.*

Designs, plans, and implements complex school-wide cultural events.

Assists in regular co-curricular activities, driving students in College van as needed.

*

Represents director by acting as host to official guests, including lecturers, performers, visiting artists, etc.*

Assists faculty, guests, and the director at/with lectures, performances, and other events.*

Coordinates inter-school activities.



Attends program events as crowd managers and “animators” (enthusiastic leaders).*
(4) Tutoring and pedagogical support

May be asked to provide tutoring hours to assist students with homework, grammar, pronunciation, etc.

Engages in conversation practice with students outside of class.*
(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 and disseminates publications, 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 Middlebury documents.*
(7) School office

Runs the School office.



Serves as in-language point of contact for students, faculty, and guests needing drop-in assistance.



Scheduling of events and activities.



Requirements

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.

Advanced degree a plus.



+ Native or near-native proficiency in Hebrew and 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 assume responsibility, but also work collaboratively as part of a team.



+ Current driver’s license required.


Applicant Instructions

Candidates should submit:

+ Cover letter

+ Resume/CV

+ A letter of recommendation

Application deadline is November 1, 2025 but the position will remain open until filled.

This position is for summer 2026.



Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Perks of employment include MiddCard Privileges-- 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.

Required Skill Profession

Other General