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Teaching Assistant, Max Weinreich Center for Advanced Jewish Studies

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, a growing educational and cultural organization with the world’s foremost archives and library devoted to the history and culture of East European Jewry, seeks teaching assistants to join our education division, also known as the Max Weinreich Center for Advanced Jewish Studies, to provide administrative and logistical support for the Winter and Spring 2025 terms.

The job begins in January and ends in early June, with possible continuation in the fall based on availability. Hours will vary based on the class schedule for the Winter and Spring 2025 terms. Availability on Sundays and weekday evenings (Eastern Time) will be preferred. For college and graduate students applying to this role, efforts will be made to accommodate the teaching assistant’s academic and other commitments when determining the teaching assistant’s weekly hours.

Both remote and in-person candidates will be considered; preference may be given to candidates who can work in person at YIVO’s office in New York City.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as point person to answer technical questions from students and instructors, especially regarding Zoom and Canvas
• Ensure live Zoom classes run smoothly
• Facilitate communication and foster community among instructors and students
• Collect and analyze feedback from students
• Provide other administrative and logistical support as needed to faculty and staff

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible and willing to tackle problems as they arise
• Familiarity with Zoom
• Familiarity with Canvas (or similar online learning management system)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the Yiddish language
• Interest in the history and culture of East European Jewry

Additional Information:

Compensation: $23/hour
Position Type: Part-Time, Temporary, Remote/Hybrid

To Apply:

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Ben Kaplan, Director of Education, at bkaplan@yivo.org by Thursday, December 19.

Please include “Teaching Assistant, Max Weinreich Center for Advanced Jewish Studies” in the subject heading of the email.