Arabic Summer Camp Credit Teacher

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arabic Summer Camp Credit Teacher at Concordia Language Villages plans and teaches language classes and supports immersive cultural learning for students earning high school credit. The teacher assesses student progress, maintains accurate grade records, prepares mid-session progress reports and final evaluations, and communicates with the Credit Facilitator about credit participants’ progress in classes and elective courses.

The role also contributes to residential Village life. The teacher lives in a cabin with children as part of a counseling team, provides supervision, leads games, Cabin Council and other activities, and supervises and interacts with students during meals. Other duties include cultural presentations, activity periods, and tasks assigned by the dean and leadership staff. Staff are expected to speak Arabic with villagers and coworkers as much as possible, participate in orientation and Village setup and cleanup, and follow Concordia Language Villages policies and program responsibilities.

This seasonal, temporary, full-time position is based in Bemidji, Minnesota, during summer 2027. The general schedule may be up to seven days per week; residential shift hours are 14–16 hours per day, with overnight residential supervision responsibilities. The minimum salary is $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 Arabic.
• 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.
• Emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities 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.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups while respecting social and cultural diversity.
• At least 16 years of age; applicants who are not United States citizens must be at least 18 years of age.

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 Arabic 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 the progress of credit participants 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 create a cabin community.
• Supervise and interact with students during meals.
• Assist with cultural presentations, activity periods, and other aspects of Village life.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the dean and leadership staff.
• Speak Arabic with villagers and staff members as much as possible.
• Attend designated orientation and assist with Village setup, preparation for the next session, and maintenance throughout the session.
• Remain one day after the final session for cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation.
• Follow Concordia Language Villages personnel policies and responsibilities for the assigned area.

Benefits

• Housing provided during residential employment.
• Meals provided during residential employment.
• 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