It is strongly preferred that credit teachers be certified in teaching the target language. Candidates for support positions should be experienced in their area of application. Knowledge of the target language is preferred, but not required. Under Minnesota state law, US citizens must be at least 16 years of age and international citizens must be at least 18 years of age to be hired. Benefits Concordia Language Villages staff receive a salary, lodging and meals.
Staff also receive training and guidance in their positions.
MVO gives staff members an excellent opportunity to build individual village staff unity and to meet people from other village staffs. At MVO, both new and returning staff members receive training from deans, other returning staff and area specialists. Working at Concordia Language Villages gives staff invaluable experience in language and cultural learning and teaching, counseling and group work. English-speaking staff have the opportunity to work with and learn from native speakers of the target language who, in turn, gain experience in working with native English speakers. This unique situation creates an unprecedented cross-cultural learning experience.