French Summer Camp Credit Teacher

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The French Summer Camp Credit Teacher works at Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji, Minnesota, during Summer 2027. The teacher plans and delivers French-language classes and immersive cultural learning experiences for students earning high school credit. In collaboration with Village leadership, the teacher assesses student progress, keeps grade records, and communicates with the Credit Facilitator about credit participants’ progress in classes and elective courses.

The role also involves residential supervision and participation in daily Village life. The teacher lives in a cabin with children as part of a counseling team, supervises and interacts with students during meals, leads games and cabin activities, and helps create a welcoming and supportive community. Work may be scheduled up to seven days per week, with residential shifts of 14–16 hours per day plus overnight supervision responsibilities. Seasonal employment is temporary and full-time.

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

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 French-language classes and provide immersive cultural learning experiences.
• Assess student progress and support participants in developing language skills while earning high school credit.
• Maintain accurate grade records, complete mid-session progress reports, and prepare 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 other aspects of Village life, including cultural presentations and activity periods.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the dean and leadership staff.
• Follow personnel policies and responsibilities for the assigned area; attend orientation before the first session.
• Assist with setting up and maintaining the Village, preparing for the next session, and remaining after the final session for cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation.
• Speak the target language with villagers and staff as much as possible.
• Model appropriate behavior, maintain professional boundaries, and be sensitive to the health and welfare of villagers.

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