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Salary Range: $30 - $35. 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 looking to expand its Debate program by hiring a Debate Coach to help oversee our Middle School and High School Debate teams. The Dalton Debate team has a consistent record of excellence including first place wins at the 2025 National Parliamentary Tournament of Champions, as well as taking individual awards such as First Overall Speaker and First place teams in the Middle School circuit. The Debate coach will join a team of coaches that work with students participating in Middle School Parliamentary Debate, High School Public Forum, and High School Parliamentary Debate.
Reporting to the Director of Auxiliary Programs, the ideal candidate will have experience working with students in a competitive Debate setting, and will be committed to nurturing a culture where inexperienced students are welcomed but each student is pushed to excel.
Responsibilities:
Foster a healthy and supportive team environment.
Partner with the other coaches to develop and execute practice plans for weekly meetings.
Organize weekend debate trips, including overseeing logistics, transportation, and securing chaperones.
Chaperone and coach students at debate tournaments.
Collaborate with the High School and Middle School Administration to provide students individualized help and support, including maintaining consistent behavioral expectations.
Communicate regularly with team members and parents.
Expected Hours:
On non-tournament weeks, this position will work 8-12 hours, including:
Weekly debate practices:
Middle School: 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM every Wednesday afternoon
High School: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM every Thursday afternoon
4-6 hours of administrative/organizational work weekly, including meeting with the Debate coaches
Meetings with the Administration and parents (as needed) in support of our students
On tournament weeks, this position will work an additional 10 - 20 hours depending on the tournament. Tournaments may include weekends and overnights. Between the three programs, our students participate in tournaments three weeks a month from October - April.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
Experience participating in competitive Debate
Coaching and/or teaching experience with High School and Middle School students (grades 7-12)
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage budgets and organize overnight trips to competitions
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
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.