Speech and Debate Teacher

A school in the DMV area seeks a dynamic and experienced Speech & Debate/Upper School Teacher to join our vibrant community. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading our highly decorated Speech and Debate program while also teaching in the Upper School. With assistance from assistant coaches and the co-director, this role is responsible for coaching students and providing leadership to the overall speech and debate program.

Responsibilities:

• Coach daily after school, providing guidance and mentorship to students in the Speech & Debate program.

• Travel and oversee student participation in tournaments, which generally includes overnight travel once a month to maintain a competitive program.

• Manage tournament entries efficiently using platforms such as tabroom.com and speechwire.com.

• Provide administrative support for the program, including coordinating practice schedules, tournament registration, travel planning, and student billing.

• Oversee and train assistant coaches to ensure the continued success and growth of the program.

• Teach assigned Upper School classes, including one on communication and one related to entrepreneurship, finance, and economics. Course specifics will be determined based on the candidate's background and expertise.

• Teach at least one speech/debate class each season in the Intermediate or Middle School as part of the Extended Time Classroom (ETC) after-school program.

• Actively participate in the recruiting process for new students to the Speech and Debate team, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Provide coaching and support to students as needed, contributing to their holistic development and well-being.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Education, Communication, or a related field is required.

• Experience in both teaching and Speech & Debate coaching at the high school level.

• Experience as either a head or assistant coach in high school Speech and debate is required, preferably with a program that regularly competes in national competitions in Public Forum and World Schools Debate, plus in all Speech events with an emphasis on extemporaneous speaking.

• Familiarity with national debate leagues such as NSDA, TOC, and NCFL preferred.

• Proficiency in using online debate tournament platforms like Tabroom and Speechwire with tabbing experience is needed.

• Candidates should have excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Candidates must be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and families.

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits.

• Travel to weekend tournaments is required throughout the academic year.

• The School offers a one week long non-residential summer camp in speech and separately in debate. In striving to fulfill its mission,

To Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronically, and as separate documents, the following materials:

1. Current resume, including phone number and email address

2. Cover letter stating interest in and qualifications for the position To Kate Janover ().