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About The Position

Requirements

• Complete two years of language study or equivalent.
• Have broad knowledge of the target language’s culture and activities.
• Be at least 16 years old and have completed junior year of high school.
• Be eligible to work in the United States.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to model those skills for younger children.
• Demonstrate maturity and good judgment.
• Enjoy interacting with and managing children.
• Be adaptable in changing situations.
• Have the emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities to carry out responsibilities in a busy, noisy, communal environment.
• Be able to interact effectively with individuals and groups while respecting social and cultural diversity.
• Be able to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with children.
• Previous attendance at Concordia Language Villages or another summer camp.

Responsibilities

• Speak the target language with children (“villagers”) and staff members as much as possible.
• Co-teach language through activities such as art, sports, and traditional culture, with assistance from other staff members.
• Co-lead games, Cabin Council, and other activities to create a cabin community.
• Participate in all aspects of Village life, including meals, song times, evening programs, cultural presentations, and staff meetings.
• Live in a cabin with villagers and the counseling team to provide overnight supervision.
• Assist with light cleaning of the Village site, including cabins, bathrooms, and activity areas, with villagers and the counseling team.
• Serve as a positive role model for desired behaviors among villagers, including use of the target language.
• Follow applicable personnel policies and become familiar with responsibilities for the assigned area.
• Attend orientation before the first session as designated by the staff agreement.
• Help set up the Village, prepare for the next session, and maintain the Village during the session.
• Model appropriate behavior and be sensitive to villagers’ health and welfare.
• Remain one day after the final session for cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation.
• Exercise good judgment, manage personal needs, and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries in a youth-centered program.

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.