Danish Summer Camp Credit Teacher

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Danish Summer Camp Credit Teacher at Concordia Language Villages plans and teaches language classes, assesses student progress, and supports participants working to earn high school credit. In collaboration with Village leadership, the teacher helps create immersive cultural experiences and a welcoming community. The role also includes participating in daily Village life, leading activities, and supporting students’ confidence and language development.

This is seasonal, temporary, full-time employment for Summer 2027 in Bemidji, Minnesota. The general schedule may be up to seven days per week. Residential shifts are 14–16 hours per day, plus overnight residential supervision responsibilities. The minimum salary is $520 per week.

The teacher lives in a cabin with children as part of a counseling team and helps supervise and support them throughout Village activities. Staff are expected to speak Danish with villagers and staff as much as possible, attend orientation, assist with Village setup and upkeep, and remain one day after the final session for cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation. Residential employment may include housing and meals; seasonal perks may also include paid training and orientation, tuition discounts for eligible children, professional development, intercultural learning, language immersion, and J-1 visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants.

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.
• Enjoyment of interacting with and managing children.
• Adaptability and flexibility in changing situations.
• Ability to work in a busy, noisy, communal environment and carry out job responsibilities with emotional resiliency and cognitive ability.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries, exercise good judgment, and manage personal needs in a youth-centered program.
• At least 16 years of age to be considered for a staff position; at least 18 years old if not a United States citizen.
• Provide contact information for at least two professional references before an offer is made.
• Successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including a criminal background check.

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 and assess student progress.
• 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 build 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 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 during the session.
• Speak Danish with villagers and staff members as much as possible.
• Model appropriate behavior and be attentive to villagers’ health and welfare.
• 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.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Intercultural learning and language immersion opportunities.
• J-1 Exchange Visitor visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants.

What This Job Offers

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