Danish Summer Camp Credit Teacher

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Summer Camp Credit Teacher at Concordia Language Villages, you will teach language classes and support immersive cultural experiences in collaboration with Village leadership. You will plan and deliver instruction, assess student progress, and help participants develop language skills while earning high school credit.

Outside the classroom, you will take part in daily Village life, lead activities, and help foster a welcoming and supportive community. The role includes living in a cabin with children as part of a counseling team, providing supervision, and participating in residential responsibilities. The position is seasonal and temporary, full-time, and scheduled for Summer 2027 in Bemidji, Minnesota. Work may be required up to seven days per week; residential staff work 14–16 hours per day and also have overnight supervision responsibilities.

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 appropriate interpersonal behavior for younger children.
• Maturity and good judgment.
• Enjoy interacting with and managing children.
• Adaptability and flexibility in changing situations.
• Be at least 16 years old; applicants who are not United States citizens must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to carry out job responsibilities in a busy, noisy, communal environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships, exercise good judgment, manage personal needs, and interact effectively with individuals and groups across social and cultural differences while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate grade records and 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 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 Village setup, preparation for the next session, and maintenance throughout the session.
• Speak the target language with villagers and staff members as much as possible.
• Model appropriate behavior and be attentive to the health and welfare of villagers.
• Remain one day after the final session for cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation.

Benefits

• Housing provided during residential employment, depending on the position.
• Meals provided during residential employment, depending on the 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: Mid Level