Salary Range: $25 - $30. Placement in the range is commensurate with experience.

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

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. 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 to expand its Middle School Debate program by hiring a Debate Coach for our 7th and 8th grade New York Debate League team. Reporting to the Director of Auxiliary Programs, 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:

• Collaborate with the Head Coach to develop and execute practice plans for weekly meetings.
• Provide feedback and coaching for our Middle School debate students.
• Support our team of High School volunteer coaches.
• 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.

Expected Hours:

• Weekly debate practice (~3 hours, 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM every Wednesday afternoon).
• Weekly prep meetings with the Head Debate Coach (~1 hour per week).
• Weekend Debate tournaments.

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 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law in the administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.

Application Instructions

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

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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