Humanities Teacher and Speech/Debate Coach

The Archer School for Girls seeks a Humanities and Speech/Debate Coach for the 2026-2027 school year.

Responsibilities include teaching three classes of History or English, coaching the Middle School and Upper School debate teams, and serving as a mentor.

Archer Speech and Debate is an established and growing program with strong student interest and competitive success at the local and national levels.

The coach plays a central role in both sustaining and expanding the program.

Key responsibilities include:

• Humanities Teaching:
• Teach three sections of English or History, determined by experience
• Design and facilitate engaging, inquiry-based lessons grounded in discipline-specific content and skills
• Participate in Archer’s Professional Learning and teaching evaluation, led by the relevant Department Chair
• Collaborate with department members on curriculum development and instructional practices
• Assess and provide timely, meaningful feedback to support student growth
• Maintain clear communication with students and families regarding academic progress and expectations

Speech and Debate Coaching:

• Lead Upper and Middle School Speech and Debate programming, including after-school practices and weekend competitions
• Prepare students for competition, including research, case writing, and performance development
• Travel to weekend tournaments and coordinate team participation
• Coordinate judges for competitions
• Chaperone and organize travel for select invitational tournaments, including occasional overnight trips
• Partner with student leaders to build program culture and expand participation

• Has prior experience coaching a Speech/Debate team
• Holds a bachelor’s degree within the discipline being taught; a master’s degree and/or teaching certification is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to travel to weekend tournaments and occasional overnight trips