Japanese Summer Camp Credit Teacher

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Japanese Summer Camp Credit Teacher at Concordia Language Villages plans and teaches language classes and immersive cultural learning experiences alongside Village leadership. The teacher assesses student progress and supports participants 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 based in Bemidji, Minnesota, for Summer 2027. The general schedule may extend up to seven days per week. Residential work involves 14–16 hours per day, plus overnight supervision responsibilities. Staff live in a cabin with children as part of a counseling team and take part in village setup, maintenance, orientation, and end-of-session cleanup and evaluation. 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.
• Ability to meet the role’s essential functions, including emotional resiliency and cognitive ability in a busy, noisy communal environment; maintaining appropriate professional relationships and boundaries; exercising good judgment and managing personal needs; and interacting effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
• Be at least 16 years old to be considered for a staff position; applicants who are not U.S. 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

• 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.
• Attend orientation before the first session and assist with setting up the Village, preparing for the next session, and maintaining the Village during the session.
• Speak the target language with villagers and staff members 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 program cleanup, inventory, and 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