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, assesses student progress, and supports participants as they develop language skills and earn high school credit. Working alongside Village leadership, the teacher also participates in daily Village life, leads activities, and helps create a welcoming and supportive community. The role is seasonal, temporary, and full-time during Summer 2027, with residential duties in Bemidji, Minnesota. The work schedule may be up to seven days per week, with residential shifts of 14–16 hours per day plus overnight supervision responsibilities.

The teacher maintains grade records, provides progress reports and final evaluations, and communicates with the Credit Facilitator about credit participants’ progress in classes and electives. The position also includes living in a cabin with children as part of a counseling team, providing supervision, leading cabin activities, and assisting with meals, cultural presentations, and other aspects of Village life. Staff are expected to speak the target language as much as possible and participate in orientation, Village setup and maintenance, and post-session cleanup and 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.
• At least 16 years of age; applicants who are not United States citizens must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, noisy, communal environment and establish appropriate professional relationships and boundaries.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and manage personal needs in support of a youth-centered program.

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 language classes and assess student progress.
• 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 cultural presentations, activity periods, and other aspects of Village life.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the dean and leadership staff.
• 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.
• Remain one day after the final session for cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation.
• Abide by applicable personnel policies and responsibilities for the assigned area.
• Model appropriate behavior and be sensitive to the health and welfare of villagers.

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