Spanish Summer Camp Credit Teacher

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Spanish Summer Camp Credit Teacher at Concordia Language Villages brings language learning to life through engaging instruction and immersive cultural experiences. Working with Village leadership, the teacher plans and teaches language classes, assesses student progress, and helps participants develop language skills while earning high school credit.

Outside the classroom, the teacher participates in daily Village life, leads activities, and helps create a welcoming and supportive community. The position is seasonal and temporary during Summer 2027 in Bemidji, Minnesota. 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 those skills 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 to be considered for a staff position; applicants who are not U.S. citizens must be at least 18.
• Complete 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

• Maintain accurate grade records and 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 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.
• Speak the target language with villagers and staff members as much as possible.
• Assist with setting up the Village, preparing for the next session, and maintaining the Village throughout the session.
• Remain one day after the final session for cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation.

Benefits

• Housing provided during residential employment, depending on the position.
• Meals provided during residential employment, depending on the 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