Languages needed: Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish

MMLA seeks skilled Faculty and RAs to join our summer staff.

MMLA offers four-week summer language immersion programs (in Arabic, Chinese, French, and Spanish) to middle and high school students. MMLA combines the fun of summer camp with the opportunity for student campers to study with skilled faculty and staff. All daily events and activities of the camp (meals, sports, drama, games, music, arts & crafts, etc) are conducted in the target language. MMLA operates at three U.S. sites (Vermont, Massachusetts, California).

Primary responsibilities of Faculty:

The primary responsibilities of Faculty are leading portions of the day, including instruction in grammar and reading, as well as informal activities, such as leading activities; interacting in the target language with student campers in other parts of the day (meals, recreational activities, and cultural events); and motivating student campers to speak, read, and write in the target language.

Qualifications:

Native or near-native fluency in Arabic, Chinese, French or Spanish

Experience teaching middle and/or high school students

Flexibility and ability to work as part of a team

Leadership skills

Summer camp experience preferred

Primary responsibilities of Residential Assistants:

Residential Assistants (RAs) are an essential part of MMLA. RAs are responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of the student campers; for student life and supervision in the dormitories; and for the support of a fun, dynamic, and engaging program.

Residential Assistant Qualifications:

College junior or senior

High level of proficiency in Arabic, Chinese, French, or Spanish

GPA of 3.2 or higher

Experience as a camp counselor or RA

Mature, responsible, energetic

Employment dates are June 23-July 27 (four days of training plus four weeks of camp)

Competitive salary plus room and board

Application Deadline:  April 20

Website: www.mmla.middlebury.edu