Arabic Summer Camp Credit Teacher

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arabic Summer Camp Credit Teacher at Concordia Language Villages plans and teaches language classes and supports immersive cultural learning so participants can develop Arabic skills while earning high school credit. Working alongside Village leadership, the teacher assesses student progress and helps create a welcoming, supportive community. Responsibilities also extend beyond the classroom to daily Village life, activities, and residential supervision of children.

This is a seasonal, temporary, full-time position for Summer 2027 in Bemidji, Minnesota. The general schedule may be up to seven days per week. Residential work may involve 14–16 hours per day, plus overnight supervision responsibilities. The position pays a minimum of $520 per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent.
• Experience teaching the target language and culture.
• Hands-on experience working with adolescents aged 14–18.
• Conversational and written proficiency in the target language.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to model those skills for younger children.
• Maturity and good judgment.
• Enjoy interacting with and managing children.
• Adaptability and flexibility in changing situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Emotional resiliency and cognitive ability to carry out responsibilities in a busy, noisy, communal environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and manage personal needs in support of a youth-centered program.
• Must be at least 16 years old; applicants who are not U.S. citizens must be at least 18.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Concordia Language Villages or summer camp experience.
• Teaching licensure.
• Experience as a teacher in the target language.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach language classes in an immersive learning environment.
• Assess student progress and maintain accurate grade records.
• Complete mid-session progress reports and final evaluations.
• Communicate with the Credit Facilitator about credit participants’ progress in classes and elective courses.
• Live in a cabin with children as part of a counseling team and provide supervision.
• Lead games, Cabin Council, and other activities to build a cabin community.
• Supervise and interact with students during meals.
• Assist with other aspects of Village life, including cultural presentations and activity periods.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the dean and leadership staff.
• Follow applicable personnel policies and responsibilities for the assigned area.
• Attend orientation before the first session as designated by the staff agreement.
• Assist with setting up the Village, preparing for the next session, and maintaining the Village throughout the session.
• Speak the target language with villagers and staff as much as possible.
• Model appropriate behavior and be sensitive to villagers’ health and welfare.
• Remain one day after the final session for program cleanup, inventory, and evaluation.

Benefits

• Housing provided during residential employment, depending on position.
• Meals provided during residential employment, depending on position.
• Paid training and orientation.
• Applicable tuition discounts for children attending Concordia Language Villages.
• Opportunities for professional development, intercultural learning, and language immersion.
• J-1 Exchange Visitor visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level