Debate Teacher: Build a World-Class Debate Program

Successacademycharterschool; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits program

Job summary

Success Academy Charter Schools in New York is seeking a results-driven Debate Teacher to join our community. You will build a classroom culture that fosters public speaking, collaborate across the network to develop a world-class debate program, and engage students with material relevant to their lives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, a track record in debate at the college level or coaching, and a passion for excellence, teamwork, and ownership.

Qualifications

• Have or will receive a Bachelor’s degree prior to your start date.
• Achieved outstanding academic results.
• Record of excellence competing in debate at the collegiate level or coaching at the middle school or high school level.
• Passionate about debate and learning.
• Set ambitious goals for yourself and others, and are not afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them.
• Have confidence and presence -- You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment.
• Enjoy collaborating with others (i.e., playing on an athletics team, or in a band or orchestra).
• Have leadership experience (i.e., leadership position on a club or team; experience overseeing/managing people or organizing activities).
• Pay strong attention to detail, and have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and planning around competing priorities.
• Have experience working with a group of children.
• Embody the character traits we value in our ETHOS - Excellence, Teamwork, Humor, Ownership, and making sure our Scholars are top of mind.

Responsibilities

• Build a classroom culture in which scholars develop a love for public speaking and debate.
• Collaborate with teachers across the network to build a world-class debate program, while investing the community in the vital role of public speaking and debate in education.
• Engage students with challenging material that is relevant to their lives and interests.
• Prepare scholars to compete in rigorous city, state, and national competitions; and
• Engage in training with school leaders and benefit from targeted, in-the-moment feedback on instruction, which accelerates learning and growth with unparalleled support.

Skills

Public Speaking

Debate Coaching

Leadership Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Success Academy Charter Schools in New York is seeking a results-driven Debate Teacher to join our community. You will build a classroom culture that fosters public speaking, collaborate across the network to develop a world-class debate program, and engage students with material relevant to their lives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, a track record in debate at the college level or coaching, and a passion for excellence, teamwork, and ownership.