Temporary Teaching Assistant, Genesis Summer 2024

Genesis is a three-week residential program at Brandeis University for approximately 50 outstanding Jewish high school students from across the world. Students choose from one of two academic courses, taught by Brandeis-affiliated instructors. Courses meet for two hours each morning, Monday-Friday with time for Nesiyot (mini-courses) in the afternoons, and informal programming in the evenings and on Shabbat. Course work leads up to a capstone project. The Genesis Teaching Assistant job is an immersive position defined by student and programmatic support; TAs are responsible for supporting students during all aspects of Genesis courses and programming, and form a network that keeps Genesis running smoothly and successfully. We deeply value a diverse staff to apply. 

Job Requirements:

• Residential and/or camp counselor experience;

• Experience with the Jewish community and strong familiarity with a range of Jewish practice and observance;

• Able to engage with young people while recognizing boundaries;

• Ability to be flexible, proactive and community-oriented;

• Able to take direction well and complete tasks in a timely and organized manner;

• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment, take direction well and manage time effectively;

• Applicants should have completed at least two years of undergraduate study by June 2024;

• Applicants must have a valid Driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities:

• Living in the residence halls and working with the Genesis team to ensure participant physical and emotional well-being;

• Creating strong relationships with participants while maintaining appropriate boundaries; 

• Ensuring that participants are well-supervised and present at all Genesis programs and events, including sitting shmira (on-duty) in the evenings until after lights out;

• Supporting the Genesis course instructors, leading small group discussions and assisting students with their coursework;

• Driving (we will provide training to drive campus shuttle buses) and chaperoning students on field trips and other off-campus programs;

• Helping to build Jewish communal life and supporting educational programming;

• Creating and delivering some educational/social evening programming; 

• Other duties as assigned by the Genesis Director.

Compensation

$2000 plus room and board on the Brandeis campus (suite-style living with other Genesis staff).

Program Dates

Sunday, July 7-Sunday, July 28, 2024

Training Dates

Wednesday, July 3-Saturday, July 6: Staff Orientation in residence at Brandeis.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans.  Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations.  Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society.  Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.

If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.

Closing Statement

Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.