Part-Time Speech & Debate Faculty

Poly Prep's mission is to prepare and inspire the next diverse generation of leaders and global citizens to act with intelligence, imagination, and––above all––character.

Poly Prep seeks applicants for the part-time position of Speech & Debate Faculty for the 2026 - 2027 school year. We seek a dynamic, organized, and inspiring educator to lead and grow our Middle School Debate Program. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate speech and debate professional who thrives on mentoring students, building programs, and fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and excellence.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, a deep commitment to speech and debate education, and the ability to guide students at all levels—from beginners discovering their voice to advanced competitors refining high-level strategy. This role includes coaching in Cross-Examination (Policy) Debate and supporting Platform/Public Address speech events, as well as representing the program at competitions. In view of our commitment to anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion, we seek an individual whose creative vision is aligned with those values, who can serve as a role model for our students, and whose personal integrity and collegiality will enrich a high-achieving, collaborative department.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Design, implement, and lead engaging middle school debate programming.
• Serve as the primary on-campus point person for middle school debate students.
• Collaborate with the Director of Debate, the Director of Speech, and consultant coaches, hired judges, and other stakeholders to make programmatic decisions, design curriculum, and perform other relevant program tasks.
• Manage and lead in-person after-school practices with lectures, drills, and/or practice rounds in preparation for tournament competition.
• Assist in program planning, budgeting, and growth initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of contemporary competitive practices and trends in addition to national circuit scouting and consequent preparation of research.
• Oversee chaperoning and day-of tournament registration requirements while fulfilling coaching/judging duties.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students on program trips while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: National circuit coaching experience.

• National Debate Tournament - Cross-Examination Debate Association experience as a competitor or coach.
• Strong Speech knowledge in: Dramatic and Humorous Interpretation, Duo Interpretation, Program Oral Interpretation, and Original Oratory.

Specific Skills: Rudimentary logistical skills in following travel itineraries, excellent organizational skills, fluent in Verbatim software, Tabroom, and file production.

Certifications/Licenses: N/A

Special Requirements: Available for after school hours/programming and weekend tournaments, local and air travel.

Salary: $40,000 - $50,000

Poly Prep strives to be an equitable, just, and diverse community, one proud of and deeply committed to empowering students to discover who they are and what they want to be. In keeping with the country day school philosophy, we seek community members who will share a passion for learning in and out of the classroom. Every educator at Poly Prep aspires to uphold our mission “to support and inspire the next diverse generation of leaders and global citizens to act with intelligence, imagination and--above all--character.”

Poly Prep is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.