Spanish Summer Camp Credit Teacher

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Spanish Summer Camp Credit Teacher at Concordia Language Villages plans and teaches language classes in an immersive cultural setting, assesses student progress, and supports participants earning high school credit. Working with Village leadership, the teacher helps students develop language skills and confidence while contributing to a welcoming, supportive community. The role also includes participating in daily Village life, leading activities, and living in a cabin with children as part of a counseling team to provide supervision. This is a seasonal, temporary, full-time position based in Bemidji, Minnesota, for Summer 2027. Residential work may involve up to seven days per week and 14–16 hours per day, plus overnight residential supervision responsibilities. The 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 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.
• Ability to demonstrate emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities in a busy, noisy communal environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships, exercise good judgment, and manage personal needs in support of 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 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 Spanish language classes in an immersive cultural environment.
• Assess student progress and maintain accurate grade records.
• 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 build a cabin community.
• Supervise and interact with students during meals.
• Participate in cultural presentations, activity periods, and other aspects of Village life.
• Follow applicable personnel policies and responsibilities for the assigned area.
• Attend orientation before the first session, help set up and maintain the Village, and assist with preparations for subsequent sessions.
• 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 relationships and 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