Senior Instructor – Public Speaking & Debate | Summer Job Washington District of Columbia USA,Education / Teaching

Senior Instructor
- Public Speaking & Debate | Summer 2027

Temporary | Capitol Debate | Remote Job

Posted On 10/19/2026

Job Information

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Job Description

This is an in-person summer camp position, not a work-from-home job. Applicants may live anywhere in the United States and must travel to assigned campuses.

This is a remote position.

Senior Instructor
- Public Speaking & Debate | Summer 2027

Capitol Debate Summer Camps

Location:

United States - travel between Capitol Debate camp campuses nationwide; teaching is in person.

Minimum availability: six weeks during Summer 2027

Help students become more confident speakers and thoughtful advocates.

Capitol Debate teaches public speaking, debate and communication skills. As a Senior Instructor, you will lead lessons, coach students individually, and help them turn research and ideas into clear arguments and presentations.

You will work with Capitol Debate curriculum, the Camp Director and fellow instructors to create a productive, welcoming camp experience. Teaching, student supervision and teamwork are all part of the role.

What you will do

Teach public speaking fundamentals, debate strategy, research techniques and presentation skills using Capitol Debate curriculum.
Coach students as they research, develop arguments, write speeches and practice presentations.
Complete mid-camp and end-of-camp student assessments and give specific, useful feedback.
Judge practice debates, presentations and camp competitions.
Take part in pre-camp training and planning, staff meetings, and assigned camp activities.
Support the Camp Director with student supervision and reasonable camp responsibilities that help each session run smoothly.

Required qualifications

You must meet all three requirements:

1. Experience teaching in an actual K-12 or college classroom OR relevant coaching experience in oral advocacy, such as speech, debate, forensics, mock trial, Model UN, Model Congress or a similar activity.

2. Experience working with an oral-advocacy team, such as speech, debate, forensics, mock trial, Model UN, Model Congress or a similar team. Explain your role and what you did in your application.

3. A completed bachelor's degree.

There is no fixed minimum number of years for the teaching, coaching or team experience. The same experience may support both requirements 1 and 2 when it shows relevant coaching and work with a team. Classroom teaching need not be in speech or debate; the alternative coaching experience must be relevant.

A master's degree is preferred, but not required. We value patience, adaptability, clear communication and care for students' learning.

Schedule and commitment

You must be available for at least six weeks during Summer 2027. Recruiting begins with Session 2 across campuses. Rollins and St. Thomas are not included in this opening because staffing there is already covered.

You will teach in person at different Capitol Debate campuses across the United States during the summer. Travel between assigned campuses is required. Your six-week availability applies across the summer; specific campus assignments and the complete staff schedule will be confirmed.

Compensation

Pay is $2,000 per two-week camp session. Indeed's weekly pay field shows the equivalent $1,000 per week. Specific assignments and staff reporting and training dates will be confirmed separately.

Working at camp

Staff supervise students during assigned activities and may move between classrooms and other campus areas in summer weather.

Capitol Debate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every inquiry.