Program Manager, Speech and Debate (YPIE Yonkers)

Yonkers Partners in Education•Yonkers, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

YPIE creates pathways to college and career success, focusing on mid-sized cities. Our approach is grounded in high expectations, personalized opportunities, and community partnerships. YPIE partners with public schools and local organizations to provide students with a comprehensive, 9th grade-to-career continuum of support. This role supports high school students on their path to college and career success through academic coaching and career-focused instruction. The Program Manager, Speech & Debate will lead the YPIE Speech & Debate Major, supporting student success through high-quality instruction, coaching, and preparation for speech and debate competitions. The Program Manager oversees a cohort of 9th-12th grade students, providing classroom instruction and small group/individual coaching in public speaking, argumentation, research, and critical thinking.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of teaching/facilitating student learning (non-traditional classroom experience welcome)
Demonstrated experience with Speech and Debate, such as: Coaching or teaching high school or college Speech and Debate students OR Competitive participation at high school or college level
Strong writing and public speaking skills
Proven organizational and program tracking skills
An outcomes-focused orientation
Ability to navigate partnerships with diverse stakeholders
Flexibility to work some evening and weekend hours based on program needs
A car and willingness to travel to program site(s)

Nice To Haves

Teaching certification or certificate of eligibility
Master’s degree in Education or a related field
Ability to see the big picture and sweat the small stuff at the same time
Flexibility and adaptability; able to roll with the punches
Spanish, Arabic, or other bilingual fluency a plus
Enjoy solving challenging problems to reach measurable outcomes.
Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where you will manage your own time and curriculum implementation to support each student.
Hungry for collaboration.

Responsibilities

Develop curriculum and teach YPIE Speech & Debate daily after school at the YPIE College Zone.
Coach students in speech writing, debate case development, research, and argumentation for participation in local speech and debate tournaments.
Support students in selecting events, developing original speeches or debate cases, conducting research, structuring arguments, and refining delivery and rebuttal skills.
Provide ongoing feedback on speeches, debate cases, performance rounds, and written materials.
Research and select speech and debate events appropriate for YPIE students across grade and experience levels.
Attend speech and debate events with students.
Support competition preparation, logistics, and post-competition reflection to strengthen student performance.
Develop strong professional relationships with students to provide tutoring in Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics.
Foster self-advocacy so students identify and seek support.
Collaborate with volunteers to assist in providing services to YPIE students.
Maintain active, collaborative relationships with key family figures in students' lives, coordinating to address students' challenges and reinforce goals.
Manage student records and leverage data systems to proactively identify student challenges and concerns.
Manage relevant program logistics and communicate with key stakeholders about timelines and necessary tasks.
Recruit for a new cohort of YPIE Scholars each year, proactively collaborating with district partners to identify target students and deliver info sessions and presentations.