Swedish Summer Camp Credit Teacher

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Swedish Summer Camp Credit Teacher at Concordia Language Villages plans and teaches language classes and immersive cultural learning experiences for students earning high school credit. Working alongside Village leadership, the teacher assesses student progress and supports participants in developing their language skills. The role also contributes to daily Village life by leading activities and helping create a welcoming, supportive community where students can build confidence and connect across cultures.

The position is seasonal, temporary, and full-time during Summer 2027. It is based in Bemidji, Minnesota, and includes residential responsibilities. The general schedule may be up to seven days per week, with residential shifts of 14–16 hours per day plus overnight 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 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 work collaboratively with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Emotional resiliency and cognitive ability to perform responsibilities in a busy, noisy, communal environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and manage personal needs in a youth-centered program.
• Must be at least 16 years old; applicants who are not U.S. citizens must be at least 18 years old.

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 immersive cultural learning experiences.
• Assess student progress and support students earning high school credit.
• 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 cultural presentations, activity periods, and other aspects of Village life.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the dean and leadership staff.
• Follow Concordia Language Villages policies and the responsibilities for the assigned area.
• Attend orientation before the first session and assist with setting up, maintaining, and preparing the Village for sessions.
• Speak the target language with villagers and staff as much as possible.
• Model appropriate behavior and support the health and welfare of villagers.
• Remain one day after the final session for program cleanup, inventory, and 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
• Career Level: Entry Level