Japanese Summer Camp Credit Teacher

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Japanese Summer Camp Credit Teacher at Concordia Language Villages plans and teaches language classes, assesses student progress, and supports participants earning high school credit. Working with Village leadership, the teacher brings language learning to life through immersive instruction and cultural experiences. The role also involves participating in daily Village life, leading activities, and helping create a welcoming community where students can build confidence and connect across cultures.

This is a seasonal, temporary, full-time position for Summer 2027 in Bemidji, Minnesota. Residential work may require working up to seven days per week, 14–16 hours per day, as well as overnight supervision responsibilities. The teacher lives in a cabin with children as part of a counseling team and contributes to supervision and activities beyond the classroom.

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.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries.
• Emotional resiliency and cognitive ability to carry out responsibilities in a busy, noisy, communal environment.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and manage personal needs while maintaining a youth-centered program.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals and groups while respecting social and cultural diversity.
• 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 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 other aspects of Village life, including cultural presentations and activity periods.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the dean and leadership staff.
• Abide by applicable personnel policies and read and follow responsibilities for the assigned area.
• Attend orientation before the first session and assist with Village setup, preparation, and maintenance.
• Speak the target language with villagers and staff as much as possible.
• Model appropriate behavior and be sensitive 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.
• 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