Norwegian Summer Camp Credit Teacher

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Norwegian Summer Camp Credit Teacher at Concordia Language Villages plans and teaches language classes and provides immersive cultural experiences to help students develop Norwegian language skills while earning high school credit. Working with Village leadership, the teacher assesses student progress and supports a welcoming, community-oriented learning environment.

The role also includes residential supervision and participation in daily Village life. The teacher lives in a cabin with children as part of a counseling team, leads activities, supports students during meals, and contributes to cultural presentations and activity periods. The position is seasonal, temporary, full-time, and based in Bemidji, Minnesota, during Summer 2027. The schedule may be up to seven days per week, with residential shifts of 14–16 hours per day plus overnight supervision. 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 Norwegian, 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.
• At least 16 years of age to be considered for a staff position; applicants who are not United States citizens must be at least 18.
• Ability to handle the emotional and cognitive demands of a busy, noisy communal environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships, exercise good judgment, manage personal needs, and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Interpersonal ability to interact effectively with individuals and groups while respecting social and cultural diversity.

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 Norwegian 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 cultural presentations, activity periods, and other aspects of Village life.
• Complete other tasks 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 for the next session, and maintenance throughout the session.
• Speak the target language with villagers and staff as much as possible.
• Model appropriate behavior and remain attentive 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, 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: Entry Level