Russian Summer Camp Credit Teacher

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Russian Summer Camp Credit Teacher at Concordia Language Villages plans and teaches language classes and immersive cultural experiences in collaboration with Village leadership. The teacher assesses student progress and supports participants as they develop language skills and earn high school credit. The role also participates in daily Village life, leads activities, and helps foster a welcoming, supportive community where students can build confidence, explore perspectives, and connect across cultures.

The position is seasonal, temporary, and full-time during Summer 2027 in Bemidji, Minnesota. Residential work schedules may be up to seven days per week, with shifts of 14–16 hours per day, plus overnight residential supervision responsibilities. The minimum salary is $520 per week. Staff are expected to attend orientation, help prepare and maintain the Village, use the target language with villagers and staff as much as possible, and remain one day after their 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.
• Be at least 16 years of age for consideration; applicants who are not U.S. citizens must be at least 18.
• Ability to demonstrate emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities to carry out responsibilities in a busy, noisy, communal environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships, exercise good judgment, manage personal needs, interact effectively with individuals and groups across social and cultural diversity, and maintain appropriate boundaries.

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 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.
• 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 throughout the session.
• Speak the target language with villagers and staff members as much as possible.
• Model appropriate behavior and be 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.
• 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: Mid Level