Position Title German Language Teacher 2023-2024 (Program Staff) (Residential)
Position Type CLV Seasonal - Academic Year
Employment Status Seasonal
Number of Months 9
General Employment Period
September 2023 – May 2024
General Work Schedule (days of week)
Periodic throughout fall – spring.
We hire people for short amounts of time.
Programs vary from 3-4 day weekends, to 5-6 day week-long programs.
Generally Thursday evening or Friday evening through Sunday mid-day, but sometimes during the week, from Sunday to Thursday, for example, depending on the program.
General shift hours
12 hours per day
Minimum Salary Initial base pay for staff (Teachers and Cultural Assistants) is $100-$400 (stipend) per program.
Concordia College students and some out-of-state staff will be paid hourly, comparable to the stipend wage or in accordance with Concordia College policies.
Job Summary/Basic Function
Deep in the North Woods of Minnesota, USA, Concordia Language Villages creates a place that is both culturally authentic and uniquely our own.
In the Language Villages, everything from the music played to the dishes used in the dining hall reflect the cultures each was designed to represent.
We are a community of educators from all corners of the globe, passionate about learning every minute of the day.
Our mission is to inspire courageous global citizens through language and cultural immersion.
General Expectations of All Staff:
-Be familiar with and abide by Concordia Language Villages’ Personnel Policies.
-Promote the health, safety, and well-being of all staff members and participants.
-Develop and maintain collegial relationships among all staff, including support staff, for a productive working atmosphere at the Village that promotes the mission of the Language Villages.
-Speak the target language with participants and staff members as much as possible.
1.
Program
Work in a productive, collegial relationship with your language community group to enhance and further the development and implementation of a strong language and cultural program
2.
Operations/Program Support
Be a steward of your Language Village site, resources, and relationships.
Oversee general operation of your Language Villages program.
3.
Public Relations
Be an ambassador for your program and Concordia Language Villages.
Represent the Concordia Language Villages program and philosophy as requested by the directors and as a part of Concordia College.
Minimum Qualifications
Proficiency in target language and in English, Intermediate or higher
Skill with learners in the relevant age demographic (we have programs for school groups families, including young children; and, adults across the age spectrum)
Skills in related cultural/recreational areas
Current US work authorization required
Ability to travel to Bemidji, Minn.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching licensure or experience preferred for some roles but not required
Previous experience with Concordia Language Villages or other experiential learning, preferred
Position Opening Date 08/25/2023
Position Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Screening Begins 09/08/2023
EEO
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