Portuguese Summer Camp Credit Teacher

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Portuguese Summer Camp Credit Teacher at Concordia Language Villages plans and teaches language classes and supports immersive cultural learning so participants can develop their Portuguese skills while earning high school credit. Working alongside Village leadership, the teacher assesses student progress and helps create a welcoming, supportive community where students can build confidence and connect across cultures.

The role also participates in daily Village life. The teacher lives in a cabin with children as part of a counseling team, provides supervision, leads cabin activities, and supports students during meals and other Village activities. The position is seasonal, temporary, and full-time for Summer 2027. Residential work may involve up to seven days per week, 14–16 hours per day, plus overnight supervision 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 them for younger children.
• Maturity and good judgment.
• Enjoy interacting with and managing children.
• Adaptability and flexibility in changing situations.
• Ability to fulfill the role’s residential community-living arrangements and shared bathroom arrangements.
• Emotional resilience and cognitive ability to carry out responsibilities in a busy, noisy communal environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and manage personal needs in order to maintain a youth-centered program.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups while respecting social and cultural diversity and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• At least 16 years of age; applicants who are not United States citizens must be at least 18 years of age.

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, complete mid-session progress reports, and prepare 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 build 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 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 position.
• Meals provided during residential employment, depending on 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