BE A SPEECH & DEBATE INSTRUCTOR

Make Every Child in Every City and Every School a Confident Speaker!

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teach students public speaking and debate skills using the curriculum and lesson plans provided by American Debate League.
2. Break down the debate topic into the language the middle school students can understand and help them with preparing the speeches, rebuttals and cross examinations as outlined in the lesson plans provided.
3. Conduct practices and drills to reinforce and evaluate public speaking and debate skill development of each student.
4. Manage and implement all necessary logistics for debate competitions
5. Participate in a bi-weekly PD (conference call) for all debate instructors.
6. Work with the Outreach Organizer to promote the program in the community through media engagement.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Has a Teacher Certification or Professional Proficiency in public speaking or was a debater in college
• Has ability to manage the classroom with dignity and consistency
• Team player who works well with other instructors, parents, and administrative staff
• Eager to learn and try new ideas to improve student learning on public speaking and debate skills 

American Debate League is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, or disability in its employment policies and other college administered programs.

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