Swedish Summer Camp Credit Teacher

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Swedish Summer Camp Credit Teacher at Concordia Language Villages plans and teaches language classes, assesses student progress, and supports participants earning high school credit. Working alongside Village leadership, the teacher contributes to immersive cultural experiences and helps students develop their language skills.

Beyond classroom instruction, the teacher participates in daily Village life, leads activities, and helps foster a welcoming, supportive community. The position includes living in a cabin with children as part of a counseling team and providing supervision. This is a seasonal, temporary, full-time role for Summer 2027 in Bemidji, Minnesota. Residential staff work 14–16 hours per day, may work up to seven days per week, and have 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 old to be considered for a staff position; applicants who are not U.S. citizens must be at least 18.

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 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.

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: Mid Level