Korean Family Weekend Program Staff 2026

Concordia College•Bemidji, MN

7d•$400 - $1,000

About The Position

About Concordia Language Villages: Deep in the North Woods of Minnesota, USA, Concordia Language Villages creates a place that is both culturally authentic and uniquely our own. In the Language Villages, everything from the music played to the dishes used in the dining hall reflect the cultures each was designed to represent. We are a community of educators from all corners of the globe, passionate about learning every minute of the day. Our mission is to inspire courageous global citizens through language and cultural immersion. About the Program: Korean Family Weekend offers a great way for families to spend time together, discover new foods, play games, make crafts, enjoy music and take part in outdoor fun. Program staff lead activities, teach interactive student-centered classes for adults and children, sing songs, play games, and allow participants of all ages to have a unique Korean immersion experience. Program Leader: Develop and implement a linguistically and culturally appropriate learner-centered program for the Village, working in consultation with the Program Director. Hire, orient and supervise Language Teacher(s) and Cultural Assistant(s). Create and implement the educational curriculum. Arrange for pre-session planning: communications for registrants, choose texts (if applicable), supplies, assessments (if applicable), and placement tools (if applicable). Language/Culture Program Staff: Under the direction of the Program Leader or other Director, plan and teach classes and lead cultural activities to promote language learning for participants of all ages. Maintain communication with the Program Leader on the progress of all participants. Assist with other aspects of the program, including cultural presentations and activity periods. Complete other tasks as assigned by the Program Leader/Director. General Expectations of All Staff: Be familiar with and abide by specific policies set forth in the “Personnel Policies,” which are designated by Concordia Language Villages administration and individual Village deans. Read and become familiar with the responsibilities for your specific area of assignment. After receiving your Staff Handbook and other material, read all the information carefully and thoroughly before arriving at the Village. Report to orientation prior to your first session as designated by your staff agreement. Assist with setting up the Village, preparing for the next session, and maintaining the Village throughout the session. Speak the target language with villagers and staff members as much as possible. Live in community living arrangements, assigned according to gender; nearly all positions include living and sleeping in a cabin or other housing unit with villagers (participants) of the same gender; positions that do not include living with villagers do include living with other staff members of the same gender. Be prepared to use shared bathroom facilities assigned according to gender; shower and toilet stalls are private but situated within common bathroom areas shared with other staff and villagers. Model standards for behavior and be sensitive to the health and welfare of the villagers. Remain one day after your final session for cleanup, inventory, and evaluation of the program. Be at least 16 years of age to be considered for a staff position. Be at least 18 years of age to be considered for a staff position if you are not a United States citizen. General Expectations of All Staff: Emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities to carry out job responsibilities specifically in the busy, noisy, communal environment that is the Village. Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships. Ability to exercise good judgment and manage your own needs in order to maintain a youth-centered program. Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups in respecting social and cultural diversity and to maintain appropriate boundaries. Provision of essential functions helps assure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Requirements

Proficiency in target language and in English, Intermediate or higher
Skill with learners in the relevant age demographic (we have programs for schoolgroups families, including young children; and, adults across the age spectrum)
Skills in related cultural/recreational areas
Current US work authorization required
Ability to travel to Bemidji, Minn.
Be familiar with and abide by specific policies set forth in the “Personnel Policies,” which are designated by Concordia Language Villages administration and individual Village deans.
Read and become familiar with the responsibilities for your specific area of assignment.
After receiving your Staff Handbook and other material, read all the information carefully and thoroughly before arriving at the Village.
Report to orientation prior to your first session as designated by your staff agreement.
Live in community living arrangements, assigned according to gender; nearly all positions include living and sleeping in a cabin or other housing unit with villagers (participants) of the same gender; positions that do not include living with villagers do include living with other staff members of the same gender.
Be prepared to use shared bathroom facilities assigned according to gender; shower and toilet stalls are private but situated within common bathroom areas shared with other staff and villagers.
Be at least 16 years of age to be considered for a staff position.
Be at least 18 years of age to be considered for a staff position if you are not a United States citizen.
Emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities to carry out job responsibilities specifically in the busy, noisy, communal environment that is the Village.
Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships.
Ability to exercise good judgment and manage your own needs in order to maintain a youth-centered program.
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups in respecting social and cultural diversity and to maintain appropriate boundaries.

Nice To Haves

Teaching licensure or experience preferred for some roles but not required
Previous experience with Concordia Language Villages or other experiential learning, preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a linguistically and culturally appropriate learner-centered program for the Village, working in consultation with the Program Director.
Hire, orient and supervise Language Teacher(s) and Cultural Assistant(s).
Create and implement the educational curriculum.
Arrange for pre-session planning: communications for registrants, choose texts (if applicable), supplies, assessments (if applicable), and placement tools (if applicable).
Plan and teach classes and lead cultural activities to promote language learning for participants of all ages.
Maintain communication with the Program Leader on the progress of all participants.
Assist with other aspects of the program, including cultural presentations and activity periods.
Complete other tasks as assigned by the Program Leader/Director.
Assist with setting up the Village, preparing for the next session, and maintaining the Village throughout the session.
Speak the target language with villagers and staff members as much as possible.
Model standards for behavior and be sensitive to the health and welfare of the villagers.
Remain one day after your final session for cleanup, inventory, and evaluation of the program.