Middle School Debate Instructor

Cardinal Gibbons High School; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Job summary

Cardinal Gibbons High School in Southlake, TX is seeking a part-time instructor to lead our middle school after-school speech and debate class this fall. The role suits someone with competitive debate background who enjoys mentoring younger students and prefers flexible, structured hours.

The position runs Tuesdays, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM from September 1st through November 17th, with compensation starting at $35 per hour and room for qualification-based pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Competitive high school speech and debate experience.
• Experience teaching or working with middle school students.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Public Forum, World Schools, or Congress experience preferred.
• TFA, NSDA, UIL, or TOC circuit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly class sessions for students in grades 6 through 8.
• Teach speech and debate fundamentals using curriculum provided by Bluebonnet Debate.
• Run practice drills and rounds.
• Give students feedback on speeches and arguments.
• Manage classroom behavior.
• Communicate with parents as needed.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Debate experience

Middle school experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Bluebonnet Debate is hiring a part-time instructor to teach our middle school after-school speech and debate class this fall. This is a great opportunity for someone with a competitive debate background who enjoys working with younger students and wants flexible, structured part-time hours.

Schedule

Tuesdays, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, September 1st through November 17th

Location

Southlake, TX

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly class sessions for students in grades 6 through 8
• Teach speech and debate fundamentals using curriculum provided by Bluebonnet Debate
• Run practice drills and rounds
• Give students feedback on speeches and arguments
• Manage classroom behavior
• Communicate with parents as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Experience competing in competitive high school speech and debate
• Experience teaching or working with middle school age students
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Public Forum, World Schools, or Congress experience preferred
• TFA, NSDA, UIL, or TOC circuit experience preferred

Compensation

Starting at $35/hour, depending on qualifications