History Teacher and Speech/Debate Coach

The Archer School for Girls seeks a History and Speech/Debate Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching three classes of History, coaching the Middle School and Upper School debate teams, and serving as a mentor.

Archer Speech and Debate is an established and growing program with strong student interest and competitive success at the local and national levels. The coach plays a central role in both sustaining and expanding the program.

History teaching responsibilities include

• Teach three sections of History
• Design and facilitate engaging, inquiry-based lessons grounded in discipline-specific content and skills
• Participate in Archer’s Professional Learning and teaching evaluation, led by the relevant Department Chair
• Collaborate with department members on curriculum development and instructional practices
• Assess and provide timely, meaningful feedback to support student growth
• Maintain clear communication with students and families regarding academic progress and expectations

Speech and Debate coaching responsibilities include

• Lead Upper and Middle School Speech and Debate programming, including after-school practices and weekend competitions
• Prepare students for competition, including research, case writing, and performance development
• Travel to weekend tournaments and coordinate team participation
• Coordinate judges for competitions
• Chaperone and organize travel for select invitational tournaments, including occasional overnight trips
• Partner with student leaders to build program culture and expand participation

• Our Ideal Candidate
• Has prior experience coaching a Speech/Debate team
• Holds a bachelor’s degree within the discipline being taught; a master’s degree and/or teaching credential is preferred
• Is mission aligned and student-focused
• Possesses strong pedagogy and content knowledge
• Maintains excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborates well with colleagues