Public Speaking Instructor - Summer 2026

Education Unlimited; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 57,097 - 71,212; Part time

Job summary

Education Unlimited is seeking a Public Speaking Instructor in Washington, DC. The role includes guiding students through the curriculum focused on speech delivery and debate, providing feedback, and assisting with administrative tasks and supervision.

Ideal candidates will have a strong teaching background, 2+ years of experience in public speaking education, and a Bachelor's degree, preferably with an advanced degree. This position encourages a passion for helping students develop their public speaking skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience teaching public speaking or debate.
• Experience working with middle/high school or university students.
• High level of professionalism and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through the public speaking curriculum.
• Teach rotating classes and provide one-on-one feedback.
• Assist the camp director with supervision and activities.

Skills

Competitive speech and debate background

Experience teaching public speaking

Strong organizational skills

Ability to adjust to different learning styles

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

OPEN POSITION

• July 12 week - Georgetown University
• July 19 week - Georgetown University

Housing, meals and compensation

$1410 - possible travel stipend

Course Description

Education Unlimited is the national leader in providing public speaking summer programs for students grades 4‑12. The curriculum is taught over a week on a college campus and includes debate, persuasive speaking, and an elective.

Job Description

The Public Speaking Instructor will guide students through the Education Unlimited Public Speaking curriculum to help them become more clear, confident, and effective speakers. Instructors will teach rotating classes in delivery and/or debate; on‑campus instructors will also teach an elective (Impromptu Speaking, Negotiations, Policy Debate, Storytelling) in the afternoons or evenings.

In addition to teaching, instructors will provide one‑on‑one feedback sessions, lead a showcase at the end of camp, track student work, and hand deliverables to the camp director and EU home office.

On‑campus instructors should assist the camp director with active supervision, recreational activities, and administrative tasks. They should be mature, reliable, and work well with fellow staffers, act as mentors, and help lead field trips and excursions. Instructors are responsible for the health and safety of students and for fulfilling instructional objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong competitive speech and debate background, studying communications at the graduate level, or significant teaching/mentoring experience in public speaking.
• 2+ years’ experience working with middle, high school or university students in an instructional setting.
• 2+ years’ experience teaching public speaking and/or debate at any level or significant competitive experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; preference given to those with an advanced degree.
• A passion for helping students improve their public speaking and debate skills.
• High level of professionalism and positive attitude.
• Self‑motivation and follow‑through.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adjust to different learning styles and adapt lessons as needed.