Lead Instructor, LTC - Concordia Language Villages
About The Position
About the Position: The Lead Instructor of a Concordia Language Villages (CLV) Language Training Center (LTC) program is responsible for the development and implementation of a language-specific, two- and three-week-long residential iso-immersion program in accordance with client-specified expectations. This includes: Planning and implementation the program curriculum, Assisting with staff recruitment and interviewing, Budget/expense tracking, Some public relations, and Interacting with the support staff from operations support areas at the Language Villages. This position is responsible for implementing a program that reflects the mission and immersion methodology of Concordia Language Villages and meets client expectations, all within the parameters of the Concordia LTC model. The lead instructor reports to the Director of External Relations and Strategic Initiatives (who oversees the LTC program), is responsible for managing the instructional team as a cohesive, collaborative team, and interfaces with the CLV administrative team as a whole. 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.
Requirements
- Superior (at minimum) proficiency in the target language/dialects and Advanced(minimum) proficiency English
- Commitment to the importance of immersion language and culture education
- Knowledge of effective teaching strategies and methodologies for second language learning in an immersion setting for adults
- Strong organizational and management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Master’s degree required, with advanced degree preferred
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the program leader position (see job description)
- Availability for all session dates noted in the application
- Eligibility to be employed legally in the USA; candidate assumes responsibility and costs for any visa requirements
- Sympathy with the mission of a liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree, preferred
- Prior experience in intensive iso-immersion training/teaching environments
- Understanding of and experience with language proficiency rating scales like the ILR and the OPI
- Previous leadership position at Concordia Language Villages or in a comparable language immersion environment
Responsibilities
- Planning and implementation the program curriculum
- Assisting with staff recruitment and interviewing
- Budget/expense tracking
- Some public relations
- Interacting with the support staff from operations support areas at the Language Villages
- Managing the instructional team as a cohesive, collaborative team
- Implementing a program that reflects the mission and immersion methodology of Concordia Language Villages and meets client expectations
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
