The Archer School for Girls seeks a Humanities and Speech/Debate Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching three classes of History or English, coaching the Middle School and Upper School debate teams, and serving as a mentor.

Archer Speech and Debate is an established and growing program with strong student interest and competitive success at the local and national levels. The coach plays a central role in both sustaining and expanding the program.

Humanities teaching responsibilities include:

• Teach three sections of English or History, determined by experience
• Design and facilitate engaging, inquiry-based lessons grounded in discipline-specific content and skills
• Participate in Archer’s Professional Learning and teaching evaluation, led by the relevant Department Chair
• Collaborate with department members on curriculum development and instructional practices
• Assess and provide timely, meaningful feedback to support student growth
• Maintain clear communication with students and families regarding academic progress and expectations

Speech and Debate coaching responsibilities include:

• Lead Upper and Middle School Speech and Debate programming, including after-school practices and weekend competitions
• Prepare students for competition, including research, case writing, and performance development
• Travel to weekend tournaments and coordinate team participation
• Coordinate judges for competitions
• Chaperone and organize travel for select invitational tournaments, including occasional overnight trips
• Partner with student leaders to build program culture and expand participation

Our Ideal Candidate

• Has prior experience coaching a Speech/Debate team
• Holds a bachelor’s degree within the discipline being taught; a master’s degree and/or teaching credential is preferred
• Is mission aligned and student-focused
• Possesses strong pedagogy and content knowledge
• Maintains excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborates well with colleagues
• Is proficient with technology and integrating digital tools with purpose
• Is organized, responsive, and flexible
• Exhibits strong professional judgment with healthy, appropriate boundaries

The Archer School for Girls is an educational community that supports and challenges young women to discover their passions and realize their true potential. Serving 500 girls in grades 6-12, Archer faculty are nationally recognized for their excellence in teaching and learning. Our professional culture is fueled by ongoing professional development, a spirit of innovation, and an abiding belief in the capacity of every student in our care. Beyond competitive pay and benefits, faculty enjoy working in a collegial, growth-oriented, and joyful culture.

Salary Range: $2,997.67 to $5,332.50 per semi-monthly pay period (depending on qualifications and experience).

To apply, please click on the link below:

http://www.archer.org/careers

No phone calls, please. More information on Archer can be found at www.archer.org. The Archer School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Our Ideal Candidate

• Has prior experience coaching a Speech/Debate team
• Holds a bachelor’s degree within the discipline being taught; a master’s degree and/or teaching credential is preferred
• Is mission aligned and student-focused
• Possesses strong pedagogy and content knowledge
• Maintains excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborates well with colleagues
• Is proficient with technology and integrating digital tools with purpose
• Is organized, responsive, and flexible
• Exhibits strong professional judgment with healthy, appropriate boundaries

About The Archer School for Girls

The Archer School for Girls, located in West Los Angeles, CA (Brentwood) is an independent school that provides a highly collaborative, creative, and intellectual college preparatory program for girls in grades 6-12. The School’s founders established Archer based on a compelling vision to create an educational environment that explores and refines the ways girls learn best. Archer serves as a national model for modern single-sex education.

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