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Success Academy Charter Schools · 2 hours ago

Speech and Debate Teacher

Manhattan

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $65K/yr

Success Academy is a fast-growing network of public charter schools committed to providing a rigorous education to all students. They are seeking a results-driven Speech and Debate Teacher to cultivate a love for public speaking and debate among scholars, prepare them for competitions, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance the speech and debate program.

Charter SchoolsEducationNon Profit

No H1B

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 speech and 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

Qualification

Debate coaching experiencePublic speaking expertiseBachelor's degreeLeadership experiencePassion for educationCollaboration skillsAttention to detail

Required

Have or will receive a Bachelor's degree prior to your start date

Achieved outstanding academic results

Have a record of excellence competing in debate at the collegiate level or coaching at the middle school or high school level

Are passionate about speech and 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

Benefits

Full benefits program

Opportunities for professional growth

Company

Success Academy Charter Schools

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Since 2006, Success Academy has tackled educational inequities head-on by providing exceptional public education for 22,000 K-12 students in New York City.

Founded in 2006