Portuguese Language Summer Camp Credit Teacher

Portuguese Language Summer Camp Credit Teacher - Concordia Language Villages

Position Type:
Seasonal

Location:

Bemidji

Employment Type:

Seasonal Recreation Exempt General Employment Period:
June 7-July 19 Summer Staff Orientation Dates:
June 7-14 Program Dates:
June 22-July 18 General Work Schedule (days of week):
Up to seven days per week General Shift

Hours:

residential: 14 – 16 hours per day, plus overnight residential supervision responsibilities Minimum Salary: $520/week

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Credit Facilitator, 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 Perks:

• Free Meals
• Free Lodging
• Paid, on-the-job training
• Tuition Discount for your child at camp
• J-1 Exchange Visitor visa sponsorship for international applicants (Must be at least 18 years old)

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 reflects 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.

Position responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.

General Responsibilities for All 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

• Emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities to…