Korean Summer Camp Credit Teacher

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Korean Summer Camp Credit Teacher at Concordia Language Villages plans and teaches language classes and supports immersive cultural experiences in collaboration with Village leadership. The teacher assesses student progress and helps participants develop Korean language skills while earning high school credit.

The role also involves participating in daily Village life, leading activities, and helping create a welcoming and supportive community. The teacher lives in a cabin with children as part of a counseling team and provides supervision, including overnight residential supervision. This is a seasonal, temporary, full-time position for Summer 2027 in Bemidji, Minnesota. Residential work may involve up to seven days per week and 14–16 hours per day, plus overnight responsibilities.

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.
• Be at least 16 years old; applicants who are not U.S. citizens must be at least 18 years old.
• Complete applicable pre-employment requirements, including a criminal background check.

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 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 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 attend to villagers’ health and welfare.
• Remain one day after the final session for cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation.

Benefits

• Housing provided during residential employment, depending on the position.
• Meals provided during residential employment, depending on the position.
• 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