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Concordia College · 4 hours ago

Summer English Language Program Director or Co-Director (2025)

Moorhead, MN

Part-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

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Responsibilities

Work in a productive, collegial relationship with CLV seasonal and year-round staff to enhance and further the development and implementation of a strong language and cultural program.

Be in residence and an active and visible member of your Language Village.

Initiate or continue development and implementation of a linguistically and culturally appropriate curriculum for the Village, working in consultation with colleagues and CLV central administration, including the creation or procurement of necessary materials.

Develop or maintain the educational program and schedule, within the philosophy of Concordia Language Villages.

Ensure that the Village program is operated in accordance with the standards of the American Camp Association (ACA), and in accordance with the policies of Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages.

Facilitate the gathering of feedback on the Village program by villagers and staff.

Consult with Language Villages administrators on issues and questions of program needs, policy, and program implementation.

Promote the health, safety and well-being of all participants.

Keep current with professional development in the areas of immersion-based language education, target language and culture specific matters, and child and youth development in order to implement best practices within the Village.

Be an active and visible member of your Language Village, including staff supervision.

Review summer seasonal staff applications, conduct candidate interviews, hire and onboard staff to Village-specific information.

Direct training and preparation of staff before commencement of the program

Promote the health, safety and well-being of all staff members.

Develop and maintain collegial relationships among all staff for a productive working atmosphere at the Village that promotes the mission of the Language Villages.

Serve as the primary liaison between the Village staff and the Language Villages office staff and administrators.

Assign and delegate staff responsibilities appropriately while remaining the primary contact person for parent phone calls, dismissals, discipline, and conversations with parents of villagers and with staff

Conduct regular staff meetings for purposes of communication, logistical planning and educational improvement of the program.

Implement Concordia Language Villages policies and procedures and coordinate disciplinary action if necessary, per organizational guidelines.

Foster professional development and growth among staff members.

Support the staff recruitment process.

Be a steward of your Language Village site, resources and relationships.

Ensure effective communication between your Village program and Language Villages administrators.

Keep inventory of and submit orders for curricular materials, store items, office supplies and other program needs according to established timelines.

Monitor and adhere to budget relating to program expenditures and staffing.

Collaborate with program and facilities administrators and facilities personnel.

Ensure the coordination of program and support staff.

Coordinate all opening and closing procedures of your Village.

Communicate effectively and appropriately with participants, parents/guardians, staff, other members of the CLV community, organizational partners, and the general public on behalf of your Language Village.

Represent the Language Villages program and philosophy as requested by administrators and as a part of Concordia College.

Support the administrative team in content development for publications, website and other promotional initiatives.

Qualification

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English proficiencyImmersion language educationTeaching strategiesStaff recruitmentBudget managementCurriculum developmentPublic relationsChild developmentConflict management

Required

Intermediate-High or higher proficiency in English

Commitment to immersion language and cultural education

Knowledge of effective teaching strategies and methodologies for second language learning

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational and management skills

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Minimum age of 25 (American Camp Association standard)

Ability to perform the essential functions of the dean position (see below)

Availability for all orientation and session dates

Possess valid work authorization for the United States

Reside in the U.S. year-round or agree that interviewing and hiring must be handled by a staff member residing in the U.S. and that compensation will be adjusted accordingly

Commitment to the missions of Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages; and to diversity, equity and inclusion.