JOB POSTING
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Position Details
| Position Title: | German Summer Camp Credit Teacher |
| Location: | Bemidji, Minnesota |
| Employment Type: | Seasonal Recreation Exempt, Temporary, Full-time |
| General Employment Period: | Summer 2027 |
| General Work Schedule: | Up to seven days per week |
| General Shift Hours: | Residential: 14 – 16 hours per day, plus overnight residential supervision responsibilities |
| Minimum Salary: | $520/week |
| Position Opening Date: | 11/6/2026 |
| Screening Begins: | 12/1/2026 |
| Position Closing Date: | |
| Open Until Filled? | Yes |
Why Concordia Language Villages?
At Concordia Language Villages, a program of Concordia College, your work contributes to something bigger. Every role plays a part in creating immersive experiences that inspire curiosity, build connections across cultures, and prepare people to engage thoughtfully with the world.
Here, you'll join a collaborative community where your contributions are valued, and your work can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our participants.
About the Role
Position Overview
As a Summer Camp Credit Teacher at Concordia Language Villages, you'll bring language learning to life through engaging instruction and immersive cultural experiences. Working alongside Village leadership, you'll plan and teach language classes, assess student progress, and help participants develop their language skills while earning high school credit.
Beyond the classroom, you'll participate in daily Village life, lead activities, and help create a welcoming, supportive community where students can build confidence, explore new perspectives, and connect across cultures.
What You'll Do
- Maintain accurate grade records, complete mid-session progress reports, and final evaluations.
- Maintain communication with the Credit Facilitator on the progress of all credit participants in their classes and elective courses
- Live in a cabin with children (“villagers”), as part of a counseling team, to 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
You'll Thrive Here if You:
- Enjoy working collaboratively and building positive relationships with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Are adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, community-oriented environment.
- Take pride in contributing to a welcoming, supportive, and engaging experience for others.
- Bring enthusiasm, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
- Find meaning in helping others explore languages, cultures, and new perspectives.
General Responsibilities for All Positions
Click here to view the general responsibilities that apply to all CLV positions.
- Be familiar with and abide by specific policies set forth in the "Personnel Policies," which are designated by Concordia Language Villages administration and individual Village deans.
- Read and become familiar with the responsibilities for your specific area of assignment.
- After receiving your Staff Handbook and other material, read all the information carefully and thoroughly before arriving at the Village.
- Report to orientation prior to your first session as designated by your staff agreement.
- Assist with setting up the Village, preparing for the next session, and maintaining the Village throughout the session.
- Speak the target language with villagers and staff members as much as possible.
- Live in community living arrangements, assigned according to gender; nearly all positions include living and sleeping in a cabin or other housing unit with villagers (participants) of the same gender; positions that do not include living with villagers do include living with other staff members of the same gender.
- Be prepared to use shared bathroom facilities assigned according to gender; shower and toilet stalls are private but situated within common bathroom areas shared with other staff and villagers.
- Model standards for behavior and be sensitive to the health and welfare of the villagers.
- Remain one day after your final session for cleanup, inventory, and evaluation of the program.
- Be at least 16 years of age to be considered for a staff position.
- Be at least 18 years of age to be considered for a staff position if you are not a United States citizen.
Essential Functions of All Positions
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- Emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities to carry out job responsibilities specifically in the busy, noisy, communal environment that is the Village.
- Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and manage your own needs in order to maintain a youth-centered program.
- Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups in respecting social and cultural diversity and to maintain appropriate boundaries.
Provision of essential functions helps assure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
We're looking for enthusiastic, adaptable educators who are passionate about language teaching, cultural exchange, and working with young people. Successful candidates bring strong instructional and communication skills, creativity, good judgment, and the ability to engage students in a collaborative, immersive learning environment.
You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy making language learning meaningful, supporting student growth, and bringing education beyond the traditional classroom.
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent
- Experience teaching the target language and culture
- Hands-on experience working with adolescents aged 14-18
Preferred Education & Experience
- Previous Concordia Language Villages or summer camp experience preferred
- Teaching licensure
- Experience as a teacher in the target language
Required Skills and Abilities
Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:
- Conversational and written proficiency in target language
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to model those for younger children
- Maturity and good judgement
- Enjoy interacting with and managing children
- Adaptability and flexibility in changing situations
Seasonal Perks
Seasonal employment at Concordia Language Villages offers opportunities to develop new skills, gain valuable experience, and build meaningful connections with people from around the world.
Depending on the position, seasonal employment may include:
- 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 to Submit with Your Application
Complete the online application to be considered for this position. We encourage you to share details about your experience, skills, and interests to help our hiring teams get to know you and understand what you could bring to the team.
You are also welcome to include a resume, cover letter, or other supporting materials that highlight your relevant experience and qualifications.
Additional Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants will be asked to provide contact information for at least two professional references before an offer of employment is made. References are not required at the time of initial application.
Employment Contingencies
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including a criminal background check.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Concordia College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. The College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, 218-299-3339.