Finnish Language Teacher, Academic Year 2025-2026 (Residential) - Concordia Language Villages

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.