English Language Summer Camp Teacher (2025)

Position Title English Language Summer Camp Teacher (2025)

Position Type CLV Seasonal – Summer

Employment Status Seasonal

Number of Months 2

General Employment Period 

August 10-25

General Work Schedule (days of week) 

Up to seven days per week

General shift hours14 – 16 hours per day, plus overnight residential supervision responsibilities

Minimum Salary starting at $520 per week

Job Summary/Basic FunctionThis position is for a custom English language program that Concordia Language Villages will be delivering in summer 2025 for a group of between 20-40 students, ages 10-13, from China. The program will take place at the site of our Russian Language Village. Program dates are August 13-25; staff will begin work on August 10 or 11 in order to prepare for the program and set up the site. 

Under the direction of the Curriculum Facilitator and Summer English Language Program Director, you will plan, teach and assess language classes in the target language.

This opportunity is for you if you love being outdoors, making friends from all over the world and working with children. Join us this summer!

You will:

• Maintain accurate grade records and complete final evaluations.
• Maintain communication with the Curriculum Facilitator on the progress of participants
• Live in a cabin with children (“villagers”), as part of a counseling team, to provide supervision.
• Assist with light cleaning of the Village site (including cabins, bathrooms, activity areas, etc.) with villagers and counseling team to ensure a safe, hygienic space for everyone.
• 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.

Your skills and abilities:

• Conversational and written proficiency in target language
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to model those for younger children
• Demonstrates maturity & good judgment
• Enjoy interacting with and managing children
• Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing situations

Perks:

• Free Meals
• Free Lodging
• Tuition Discount for your child at camp
• J-1 Exchange Visitor visa sponsorship for international applicants

About Concordia Language Villages:

Named one of Minnesota’s Best Summer Camps by Star Tribune readers for three years in a row, we bring language alive at Concordia Language Villages! In the beautiful North Woods of Minnesota, we create a place that is both culturally authentic and uniquely our own. At the Language Villages, everything from the music played to the dishes used in the dining hall reflect the culture each was designed to represent.

That’s where you come in! Our dedicated staff is essential to creating the unique, immersive experience our participants have come to love. Share your passion for language and culture with the next generation and beyond by joining us at one (or more) of 14 Language Villages.

If you’d like more information on this job posting, please contact clvhr@cord.edu.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent
• Experience teaching the target language and culture
• Hands-on experience working with adolescents aged 14-18

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous Concordia Language Villages or summer camp experience
• Teaching licensure
• Experience as a teacher in the target language

Position Opening Date 12/15/2024

Position Closing Date 08/11/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Screening Begins 01/03/2025

EEO 

Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Employment Contingencies Background Check

Quicklink for Posting https://hr.cord.edu/postings/11699

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