Public Speaking Instructor - Summer
Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listed on 2026-09-16
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Education / Teaching
Tutoring, Training Instructor / Specialist, Youth Development, Bilingual
OPEN POSITION
- July 12 week
- Georgetown University - July 19 week
- Georgetown University
$1410 - possible travel stipend
Course DescriptionEducation Unlimited is the national leader in providing public speaking summer programs for students grades 4‑12. The curriculum is taught over a week on a college campus and includes debate, persuasive speaking, and an elective.
Job DescriptionThe Public Speaking Instructor will guide students through the Education Unlimited Public Speaking curriculum to help them become more clear, confident, and effective speakers. Instructors will teach rotating classes in delivery and/or debate; on‑campus instructors will also teach an elective (Impromptu Speaking, Negotiations, Policy Debate, Storytelling) in the afternoons or evenings.
In addition to teaching, instructors will provide one‑on‑one feedback sessions, lead a showcase at the end of camp, track student work, and hand deliverables to the camp director and EU home office.
On‑campus instructors should assist the camp director with active supervision, recreational activities, and administrative tasks. They should be mature, reliable, and work well with fellow staffers, act as mentors, and help lead field trips and excursions. Instructors are responsible for the health and safety of students and for fulfilling instructional objectives.
Qualifications- Strong competitive speech and debate background, studying communications at the graduate level, or significant teaching/mentoring experience in public speaking.
- 2+ years’ experience working with middle, high school or university students in an instructional setting.
- 2+ years’ experience teaching public speaking and/or debate at any level or significant competitive experience.
- Bachelor's degree required; preference given to those with an advanced degree.
- A passion for helping students improve their public speaking and debate skills.
- High level of professionalism and positive attitude.
- Self‑motivation and follow‑through.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to adjust to different learning styles and adapt lessons as needed.
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