German Summer Camp Credit Teacher

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Summer Camp Credit Teacher at Concordia Language Villages, the employee brings language learning to life through engaging instruction and immersive cultural experiences. Working alongside Village leadership, the teacher plans and teaches language classes, assesses student progress, and helps participants develop their language skills while earning high school credit. The role also involves participating in daily Village life, leading activities, and helping create a welcoming, supportive community where students can build confidence, explore new perspectives, and connect across cultures.

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 entails 14–16 hours per day, as well as 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 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.
• Emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities to perform job 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 order to maintain 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

• 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 (villagers) 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 become familiar with 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 remain 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.
• 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: Mid Level