Salary Range: $30 - $35/hour. Placement in the range is commensurate with experience.

The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities, and fosters diversity as an integral part of school life. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community.

We are seeking looking to expand its Middle School Debate program by hiring a part-time Debate Coach for our 7th and 8th grade New York Debate League team. Reporting to the Middle School Assistant Director for Operations, the ideal candidate will have experience working with Middle School age children in a Debate setting and will be committed to nurturing a culture where inexperienced students are welcomed but each student is pushed to excel. 

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with other coaches, oversee all aspects of the Middle School Debate program
• Develop and execute practice plans for weekly meetings
• Chaperone and coach students at debate tournaments 
• Collaborate with the Middle School Administration to provide students individualized help and support, including maintaining consistent behavioral expectations
• Communicate regularly with parents

Expected Hours:

• Weekly debate practice (~3 hours, 3:30-6:30 every Wednesday afternoon)
• Weekly prep meetings with Middle school debate staff (~1 hour per week)
• Meetings with the Middle School Dean of Students (as needed) in support of our students
• Debate tournaments (one full Saturday in October, November, December, January, March, and April)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
• Experience coaching or teaching Debate; specific experience with the Middle School Public Debate Program (MSPDP) format is a plus
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work productively and collaboratively with a diverse faculty and student body in support of our students   

The Dalton School actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programs, and hiring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability or sexual orientation in administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics and other school-administered programs.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment-opportunities

Notice to Applicant: COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

We appreciate your interest in employment at The Dalton School.  We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.  

About The Dalton School

The Dalton School is an independent, co-educational day school (K-12), founded in 1919 by the renowned progressive educator Helen Parkhurst. Parkhurst’s visionary Dalton Plan remains the keystone of the school’s progressive educational philosophy and is now the model for over 200 Dalton schools in other parts of the world. The Dalton School is the innovative leader in developing creative problem solvers who identify issues, grapple with possibilities, and design solutions to global challenges from multiple perspectives. Dalton is recognized for its rigorous, innovative educational curriculum and offers its 1,300 students a breadth of stimulating and challenging programs taught by our dedicated faculty. Our high academic standards are complemented by an exemplary performing and fine arts curriculum – taught by faculty who are professionals in their fields – and a full range of athletic teams and extra-curricular activities. The Dalton School actively seeks to forward diversity through its programs and hiring.

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