Japanese Family Weekend Program ; Residential

Position: Japanese Family Weekend Program Staff 2025 (Residential)(Applicants must live in the United States)

Overview

Japanese Family Weekend Program Staff 2025 (Residential) (Applicants must live in the United States)

Location

Bemidji

Position Details

• Position Type CLV Seasonal - Academic Year
• Employment Status Seasonal
• Number of Months 1
• General Employment Period October 16-19, 2025
• General Work Schedule (days of week) Thursday-Sunday (early arrival in Bemidji on Wednesday is possible)
• General shift hours 12 hours per day
• Minimum Salary Lead Teachers, $400-$1000 (stipend)/program depending on the length of the program. Teachers and Cultural Assistants, $100-$400 (stipend).

Program Description

Our mission is to inspire courageous global citizens through language and cultural immersion. 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 from all corners of the globe, passionate about learning every minute of the day. Japanese Family Weekend offers a great way for families to spend time together, discover new foods, play games, make crafts, enjoy music and take part in outdoor fun.

Program staff lead activities, teach interactive student-centered classes for adults and children, sing songs, play games, and allow participants of all ages to have a unique Japanese immersion experience.

Responsibilities

• Program Leader
  • Develop and implement a linguistically and culturally appropriate learner-centered program for the Village, working in consultation with the Program Director.
  • Hire, orient and supervise Language Teacher(s) and Cultural Assistant(s).
  • Create and implement the educational curriculum.
  • Arrange for pre-session planning: communications for registrants, choose texts (if applicable), supplies, assessments (if applicable), and placement tools (if applicable).
• Language/Culture Program Staff
  • Under the direction of the Program Leader or other Director, plan and teach classes and lead cultural activities to promote language learning for participants of all ages.
  • Maintain communication with the Program Leader on the progress of all participants.
  • Assist with other aspects of the program, including cultural presentations and activity periods.
  • Complete other tasks as assigned by the Program Leader/Director.

General Expectations Of All Staff

• Be familiar with and abide by Concordia Language Villages’ Employee Policies.
• Promote all staff members’ and participants’ health, safety, and well-being.
• 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.

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 experience preferred for some roles but not required
• Previous experience with Concordia Language Villages or other experiential learning, preferred

Position Opening and Screening

• Position Opening Date 07/29/2025
• Position Closing Date Open Until Filled
• Screening Begins 08/15/2025

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