Instructor, Introduction to Law & Debate and Public Speaking (Seattle)

Circuit Stream Online Programs • Seattle, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Circuit Stream is hiring an instructor to deliver its Introduction to Law and Debate and Public Speaking courses for students ages 13–17. The in-person role is at the University of Washington in Seattle. Teaching dates are July 12–23 for Debate and Public Speaking and August 9–20 for Introduction to Law, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. each day. Required instructor training and onboarding take place when hired, with 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.

The instructor will use Circuit Stream’s provided curriculum, lesson resources, and activities to create engaging, accessible learning experiences. Students will develop skills in legal reasoning, evidence analysis, argument construction, rebuttal, cross-examination, debate, and persuasive speaking, and will prepare for a mock trial, live debate, and persuasive speech. The instructor is also responsible for fostering an inclusive, respectful, and safe classroom, supervising students during scheduled activities outside classroom instruction, monitoring progress, and communicating concerns or support needs to the Circuit Stream team.

Requirements

• Genuinely enjoy working with teenagers and be able to keep a group engaged, participating, and confident enough to speak up.
• Have professional, academic, competitive, or substantial project experience in law, political science, debate, public speaking, communications, education, or a closely related field.
• Have a completed degree in Law, Political Science, or a related discipline, or be pursuing a Master's or PhD; equivalent professional or competitive experience will also be considered.
• Have strong communication and facilitation skills and the ability to explain legal concepts, argument structure, and speaking techniques clearly to beginners.
• Be dependable, prepared, receptive to feedback, and comfortable taking responsibility for student behavior, respectful discussion, and safety.
• Be available to teach on weekdays for all listed summer course dates.
• Complete required instructor training and onboarding.
• Be willing to undergo a criminal background check before working with youth learners.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching, tutoring, debate coaching, mock-trial coaching, mentoring, camp, or youth-program experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the provided Introduction to Law and Debate and Public Speaking curricula with energy, clarity, and effective classroom facilitation.
• Guide students through case analysis, legal research, argument construction, evidence, rebuttal, cross-examination, persuasive speaking, and public-speaking practice.
• Ensure learners are meeting course learning objectives.
• Coach students as they prepare for mock trials, live debates, and persuasive speeches.
• Help students think critically, speak confidently, and respond thoughtfully under pressure.
• Create an inclusive, positive classroom environment and use appropriate behavior-management techniques to reinforce expectations, rules, respectful discussion, and safety requirements.
• Supervise students during scheduled indoor and outdoor activities outside classroom instruction each day.
• Monitor learner progress and communicate concerns or support needs to the Circuit Stream team.

Benefits

• Complete curriculum, lesson resources, activities, instructor training, and support from the Education team.
• A community of instructors and educators to connect with and learn from.
• Opportunity to strengthen teaching, coaching, and facilitation skills while making a visible impact on students.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level