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Success Academy Charter School

Operates NYC public charter schools

Debate Teacher

K-12 TeachingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$65kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have or be expected to receive a bachelor's degree before the start date.
  • Have achieved outstanding academic results.
  • Have a record of excellence competing in debate at the collegiate level or coaching at the middle school or high school level.
  • Be passionate about debate and learning.
  • Set ambitious goals for yourself and others and be willing to work hard to achieve them.
  • Have confidence and presence and enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with passion and commitment.
  • Enjoy collaborating with others, such as through participation on an athletics team, in a band, or in an orchestra.
  • Have leadership experience, such as a leadership position on a club or team, experience overseeing or managing people, or organizing activities.
  • Pay strong attention to detail and have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and planning around competing priorities.
  • Have experience working with a group of children.
  • Embody the values of Excellence, Teamwork, Humor, and Ownership, keeping scholars top of mind.

Responsibilities

  • Build a classroom culture in which scholars develop a love for public speaking and debate.
  • Collaborate with teachers across the network to build a debate program and invest the community in the role of public speaking and debate in education.
  • Engage students with challenging material relevant to their lives and interests.
  • Prepare scholars to compete in city, state, and national competitions.
  • Participate in training with school leaders and use targeted, in-the-moment feedback on instruction to support learning and growth.

About the Company

Success Academy Charter School

Operates NYC public charter schools

Success Academy Charter Schools runs high-performing public charter schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Queens to provide rigorous K–12 education with a focus on community and student support. Their model is funded mainly by per-pupil public money tied to enrollment, supplemented by private donations, and relies on a rigorous curriculum and supportive teaching environment. The organization stands out for its consistently strong academic outcomes and high graduation rates, driven by strict standards and a community-centric approach that supports families. Its goal is to close the NYC achievement gap and prepare students for college and success beyond school.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$38.5M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2006

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