Portuguese Summer Camp Credit Teacher

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Concordia Language Villages, a program of Concordia College, is hiring a Portuguese Summer Camp Credit Teacher for its summer 2027 program in Bemidji, Minnesota. The teacher plans and teaches language classes, assesses student progress, and supports participants as they develop language skills and earn high school credit. Working alongside Village leadership, the teacher also takes part in daily Village life, leads activities, and helps create a welcoming, supportive community where students can build confidence and connect across cultures.

This is a seasonal, temporary, full-time residential position. The general schedule may be up to seven days per week, with residential shifts of 14–16 hours per day plus overnight supervision responsibilities. Staff live in community housing and, for this role, share a cabin with children as part of a counseling team. The position also involves participating in orientation, helping prepare and maintain the Village, speaking the target language as much as possible, and remaining one day after the final session for cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation.

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.
• Emotional resiliency and cognitive ability to carry out responsibilities in a busy, noisy, communal environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries, exercise good judgment, and manage personal needs in a youth-centered program.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals and groups while respecting social and cultural diversity.
• At least 16 years of age; applicants who are not U.S. citizens must be at least 18 years of age.
• Successful completion of 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 Portuguese language classes and support participants working toward high school credit.
• Assess student progress and maintain accurate grade records, 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, including overnight residential supervision.
• Lead games, Cabin Council, and other activities to build a cabin community.
• Supervise and interact with students during meals.
• Participate in cultural presentations, activity periods, and other aspects of Village life.
• Follow Concordia Language Villages policies and read and understand role-specific responsibilities and staff materials.
• Attend orientation before the first session, as designated by the staff agreement.
• Help set up the Village, prepare for the next session, and maintain the Village during the session.
• Speak the target language with villagers and staff as much as possible.
• Model appropriate behavior, support the health and welfare of villagers, and maintain professional boundaries.
• Remain one day after the final session for cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the dean and leadership staff.

Benefits

• Housing provided during residential employment.
• Meals provided during residential employment.
• 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