Job Details
Athens Debate is hiring teachers! Come work with us! We're hiring for part-time and/or full-time roles. Athens Debate pays at the very top of the market! Come teach at one of our locations in the Bay Area (Cupertino, San Jose, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Mateo, San Francisco).
How to Apply: To apply you must: (1) send us an email at ...@athensdebate.com; tell us about your interest, debate background, and why you would be a good fit; (3) Attach a resume.
Company Description
Athens Debate is the top speech and debate academy in the Bay Area. Founded in 2017, Athens Debate specializes in teaching public speaking, debate, and next-level critical thinking. Our goal is to empower students to become strong thinkers, confident speakers, and inquisitive learners so that they can unlock their full potential to become the leaders of tomorrow. We focus on content mastery, teaching a holistic curriculum, and inspiring students to believe in their brilliance. Through Athens, students develop a toolkit to problem-solve any issue and gain the confidence to express their views.
Website:
www.athensdebate.com
Role Description:
We're hiring for both part-time or full-time teaching roles for Athens Debate. We have summer teaching roles in the months of June, July, and August. And then year-round teaching roles from the end of August to June. We would be happy to hire for full-time roles, but are also happy to hire for part-time. We're flexible. Teachers will be responsible for:
- Teaching classes (elementary, middle, and high school students)
- Providing feedback for students
- Leading classroom discussions
- Helping prepare students for tournament participation
- Following lesson plans (lessons will be provided by Athens leadership)
Summer Teacher: Teach camps Monday through Friday from 8am to 3pm.
Year Round Teacher: We've got a lot of different classes with different times, we'll go over schedule options with you.
Qualifications
- Experience in teaching debate
- Strong understanding of professionalism
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively train students in debate and public speaking
- Passion for fostering critical thinking and analytical skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Experience in debate or public speaking competitions is a plus
- Knowledge of different speech and debate formats and styles
- Responds well to professional feedback and instruction
- Enjoys working with kids
- Good energy
Compensation:
We pay at the very top of the market. Compensation ranges between $30 and $65 an hour.
How to Apply: To apply you must: (1) send us an email at ...@athensdebate.com; tell us about your interest, debate background, and why you would be a good fit; (3) Attach a resume.