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Marist School · 22 hours ago

Assistant Speech & Debate Coach and Teaching Faculty

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Marist School is a co-educational, college-preparatory, Catholic school seeking an Assistant Speech & Debate Coach for the 2026-27 school year. This role involves supporting the Speech & Debate program and fulfilling teaching duties aligned with the candidate’s academic expertise.

Education Management

Responsibilities

Serve as a coach for speech and debate programs, with a focus on leading the middle school program

Collaborate closely with the Director of Debate and coaching staff to plan instruction, tournament preparation, and competitive strategy

Assist in coordinating and executing a robust travel schedule, including weekend tournaments and additional opportunities

Support curriculum development, practice planning, and evidence preparation

Fulfill additional teaching duties within the school that align with academic background and professional experience

Instruct students in a manner that is faithful to the Catholic Church and its teachings

Foster an inclusive, challenging, and supportive team culture aligned with Marist School’s mission and values

Deliver essential content as outlined in the course description and required by the Department Chair

Evaluate students frequently using best practices of authentic assessments, both formative and summative

Give frequent feedback to students regarding their progress in the course

Keep grades up-to-date in the online grading software

Differentiate instruction based on student learning styles and needs

Provide assistance and intervention for students who would benefit from it

Attend to parent concerns and communicate with parents when their child is struggling in a manner that is professional and compassionate

Maintain positive rapport with students

Keep current in areas of pedagogy, skills, and content

Set annual professional development goals aimed at advancing the quality of teaching and learning

Embrace a spirit of collaboration with colleagues

Serve as a student Advisor (grades 9-12) or a Foundations House Leader (grades 7-8)

Interact professionally with adults and students within the guidelines of the Boundaries Policy

Maintain professional standards of dress and grooming

Be present in a classroom or designated area during the assigned times from 8:00am-3:30pm as well as at other times outside of the school day as required by the Principal

Maintain a safe and orderly environment

Record daily student attendance

Attend regular meetings, departmental, faculty, etc

Be present at school masses and assemblies and supervise students