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 that accurately reflects the Jewish community, and strongly encourage Black Jews, Jews of color, Jews with disabilities, LGBTQIA Jews, low-income Jews and Jews from other marginalized communities 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.

Program Dates

Sunday, July 7-Sunday, July 28, 2024

Training Dates

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

Compensation

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