Concordia College Minnesota

Position Title Norwegian Language Teacher 2024-2025 (Program Staff) (Residential)(Applicants must live in the United States)

Position Type CLV Seasonal - Academic Year

Employment Status Seasonal

Number of Months 9

General Employment Period 

September 2024 – May 2025

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 hours12 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 06/05/2024

Position Closing Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Screening Begins 08/15/2024

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/11248