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After-School Debate Team Coach – Part-Time
Posted: Sep. 12, 2025
New York, New York, United States
Job Title: After-School Debate Team Coach – Part-Time
Department: Middle School
FLSA Status: Exempt
The Hewitt School – New York, NY
ABOUT HEWITT
Established in 1920 and located in New York City, The Hewitt School is an independent K-12 girls’ school whose mission is to inspire girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. Hewitt empowers and expects our community members to embrace multiple points of view, to engage others with empathy and integrity, and to champion equity and justice in all areas of our lives. As a community, Hewitt is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Hewitt School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and passionate part-time after-school debate team coach for the 2025–2026 school year. The after-school debate team coach will report to the head of middle school. The successful candidate will inspire budding debaters, foster critical thinking, and create an inclusive environment where students feel empowered to find their voices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide after-school coaching for the debate team from 3:30–4:45 pm, Monday through Thursday
Prepare students to participate in local weekend tournaments (approximately once per month)
Accompany students to tournaments and provide active, supportive coaching during competitions
Organize tournament logistics, including communication with debate leagues, scheduling, arranging for parent training, and coordinating volunteer judges
Establish and maintain rules, procedures, and routines that support a safe, inclusive, and respectful team culture
Communicate regularly with families about team progress, upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities
Collaborate with fellow faculty and staff to align debate activities with the School’s broader academic and student life goals
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value of the debate program and the broader school community
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of child development, classroom management, and best practices in middle school education
Strong understanding of current trends in debate education, competitions, and public speaking
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to foster a learning environment that is challenging, motivating, and developmentally appropriate
Commitment to collaboration, creativity, and building an inclusive team culture
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
Bachelor’s degree
Previous experience with debate teams, public speaking forums, or competitive speech programs strongly preferred
Inquiry-based pedagogy
Culturally responsive approach to teaching
Proficient with Mac platforms; comfortable with technology or demonstrated ability to learn quickly
Commitment to student life
SALARY RANGE
Stipend Range: $10,000 (stipend based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and expertise)
TO APPLY: Please submit a resumé, cover letter, and examples of previous relevant work via our applicant tracking portal. Cover letters should reflect a careful reading of The Hewitt School’s website, including the School’s academic philosophy. No phone calls, please. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled; applicants should apply as soon as possible for consideration.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Hewitt School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the School not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.