Instructor, Debate & Public Speaking (Fort Worth)

Circuit Stream Online Programs • Fort Worth, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Circuit Stream is hiring an instructor to teach teenagers ages 13–17 debate and public speaking at Texas Christian University in person. The instructor will deliver the company’s provided curriculum, lesson resources, and activities, making them engaging and supportive while helping students build confidence and meet learning objectives.

Teaching runs July 12–23, 2027, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The instructor will also complete required onboarding and instructor training when hired, including an additional 2–3 hours in June before courses begin. Compensation is USD 1,650 per week. A criminal background check will be requested before working with youth learners.

Requirements

• Genuinely enjoy working with teenagers and encourage participation, confidence, respectful disagreement, and active learning.
• Have professional, academic, competitive, coaching, or substantial project experience in debate, public speaking, communications, advocacy, or a closely related field.
• Have strong communication and facilitation skills and be able to teach argumentation, persuasion, and public speaking clearly and approachably to beginners.
• Be dependable and prepared, receptive to feedback, and comfortable taking responsibility for student behavior and safety.
• Be available to teach on weekdays during the listed summer course dates.

Nice To Haves

• A completed degree in Communications, Political Science, Law, or a related discipline.
• Teaching, tutoring, debate coaching, public speaking coaching, mentoring, camp, or youth-program experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Circuit Stream’s provided Debate and Public Speaking curriculum with energy, clarity, and strong classroom facilitation.
• Teach argument construction, research and evidence, rebuttal, cross-examination, persuasive speaking, and impromptu speaking, ensuring learners meet course objectives.
• Create an inclusive, positive classroom where students feel confident participating, and use appropriate behavior-management techniques to reinforce expectations, respect, rules, and safety requirements.
• Coach students as they practice debates and speeches, provide constructive feedback on reasoning and delivery, and communicate concerns or learner needs to the Circuit Stream team.
• Supervise students during scheduled indoor and outdoor activities outside classroom instruction each day, supporting engagement, appropriate behavior, and safety.

Benefits

• Complete curriculum, lesson resources, activities, instructor training, and support from Circuit Stream’s Education team.
• A community of instructors and educators to connect with and learn from.
• An opportunity to strengthen teaching and mentorship skills while making a visible impact on students.

What This Job Offers

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