Coaching, Community Support, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Leadership, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Philosophy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Secondary School, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Benefits/Perks
- Daily Mass and spiritual enrichment as part of a faithful school community
- Joyful and mission-centered school culture
- Competitive compensation
- Professional development opportunities through the Chesterton Schools Network
- A unique opportunity to shape a growing school’s arts and drama program from the ground up
Job Summary
Chesterton Academy of The Divine Family, a joyfully Catholic, classical high school in the Chesterton Schools Network, seeks a passionate and mission-driven Debate Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year.
The Debate Teacher will guide students in the art of logical reasoning, public speaking, and persuasive argumentation within a classical framework that upholds Catholic values. The teacher will cultivate a classroom culture grounded in intellectual charity, respectful dialogue, and truth-seeking, while preparing students for both in-class debate and local or national competitions.
This position is ideal for someone who is excited to help build a culture of confidence, rhetorical excellence, and virtue in a new and growing Catholic school community.
Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum
- Deliver engaging and rigorous debate instruction rooted in classical rhetoric
- Introduce students to formal logic, rhetorical strategies, and structured debate formats
- Prepare students for in-class debates and, if applicable, external competitions or showcases
- Encourage respectful discourse, logical reasoning, and virtue in dialogue
- Provide clear feedback to help students grow in confidence and skill
Classroom Culture & Student Development
- Create a classroom environment that fosters joy, intellectual discipline, and Catholic identity
- Support students in developing critical thinking, leadership, and public speaking skills
- Collaborate with faculty to integrate debate themes into interdisciplinary learning where appropriate
- Serve as a mentor and example of Catholic character and academic integrity
School Life & Community Engagement
- Participate in faculty meetings, spiritual formation, and school-wide events
- Support student-led initiatives, clubs, or additional enrichment tied to debate and rhetoric
- Partner with parents and the school community to support student success and growth
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Rhetoric, Education, Philosophy, or a related field
- Prior teaching experience or experience coaching debate (preferred)
- Familiarity with classical education and the trivium (Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric)
- Strong public speaking, communication, and organizational skills
- Practicing Roman Catholic, joyfully faithful to the Magisterium, and willing to take the Oath of Fidelity
- A heart for formation, evangelization, and mentoring high school students
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CHESTERTON ACADEMY OF THE DIVINE FA