Bilingual Assistant in Arabic; Summer LSA

Bilingual Assistant in Arabic (Summer 2026 LSA
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The Middlebury College Summer Arabic School invites applications for a temporary Bilingual Assistant in Arabic position. This appointment is available for the summer 2026 session (June 14 - August 15, 2026) and will be based at Bennington College in Bennington, Vermont.

The program offers a distinctive eight‑week intensive curriculum that integrates cultural immersion with rigorous daily classroom instruction. The Bilingual Assistant serves an essential function within the Language School, organizing and implementing multiple facets of academic and non‑academic operations: providing tutoring, co‑curricular programming, and residential support to students; working under the supervision of the Assistant Director and Director; and assisting faculty with all language‑related activities conducted outside the classroom.

Payment:
This part‑time temporary non‑benefits position pays $17.57 per hour. The College will provide accommodations and meals for the duration of the appointment, ensuring the Bilingual Assistant is fully integrated into the residential immersion environment.

• Program Ambassador
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  Serves as a primary in‑language point of contact for students and faculty, maintaining comprehensive knowledge of program structure, campus resources, and institutional policies.
• Actively engages with students by providing tutoring, encouragement, and support outside of classroom hours, including during meals, activities, and in residential, office, and social spaces.
• Reinforces students’ commitment to the Language Pledge and the rigorous immersive learning environment.
• Represents the Arabic School, Language Schools administration, and the broader Middlebury community in an official capacity.
• Student Life
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  Represents School administration in residential and social spaces, with particular emphasis on evening and weekend hours; maintains residence in student dormitories, provides guidance and non‑academic support while monitoring adherence to the Language Pledge and organizing social activities; responds to student emergencies and urgent situations, directing students to appropriate academic and non‑academic offices and resources.
• Co‑Curricular Activities and Events
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  Facilitates the School’s cultural programming; liaises with campus offices including public safety, dining services, events management, media services, print services, theater, and facilities management; designs, plans, and implements complex school‑wide cultural events and assists with regular co‑curricular activities; represents the Director by serving as host to official guests, including lecturers, performers, and visiting artists; provides assistance to faculty, guests, and the Director at lectures, performances, and other events, and coordinates inter‑school activities;
  
  attends program events in the capacity of crowd manager and enthusiastic leader (“animator”).
• Tutoring and Pedagogical Support
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  Provides regularly scheduled tutoring sessions to assist students with homework, grammar, pronunciation, and other academic needs; engages in conversation practice with students outside of formal classroom settings; assists with student assessment and testing procedures.
• Technology
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  Provides general information technology support for faculty, guests, and students on both institutional and personal devices; delivers curricular technology training and support for faculty and manages circulation of School technology, equipment, and film archive resources; provides technical support at events, ranging from basic audiovisual assistance at lectures to sound and lighting design for staged performances; delivers classroom technical support as requested by faculty.
• Communications
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  Communicates with students and faculty across multiple platforms, including email, website, social media, print media, and announcements; designs and edits web content, with particular emphasis on instructional in‑language sites; develops media content and disseminates publications, including calendars, newspapers, posters, and event programs; manages photography and videography operations, edits photo and video…