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We’re looking for a dynamic Speech and Debate Coach to join our Shanghai team and help elevate the next generation of top-tier debaters. This role is designed for individuals who have a passion for competitive debate and speech, thrive on the excitement of molding future champions, and are driven by the ambition to innovate in the field.

What You’ll Do:

• Mentorship: Guide students to sharpen their critical thinking and argumentation skills while fostering a love for debate. You'll coach students ranging from beginners to top competitors, ensuring they’re ready to excel in locally and internationally.
• Program Advocate: Act as an ambassador for ENREACH’s Speech and Debate program. You’ll play a key role in building awareness, generating interest, and making our program the most sought-after extracurricular activity in the city.
• Competition Preparation: Prepare students for competitive success, from research and case writing to mock rounds and feedback sessions. You’ll attend tournaments with your students to provide real-time coaching and strategic guidance.
• Community Building: Foster a vibrant debate culture within the program. Encourage students to engage deeply with current events, build confidence in public speaking, and think critically about the world.

What We’re Looking For:

• Debate Expertise: Significant experience in competitive debate or speech, preferably at a high level such as NSDA Nationals, or equivalent prestigious events.
• Coaching Experience: Demonstrated success coaching debate teams or individual students, with a track record of achieving results in competitive environments.
• Cultural Adaptability: Comfortable working in Shanghai, embracing its unique cultural dynamics, and committed to inspiring students from diverse backgrounds.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to give constructive feedback, inspire students, and collaborate with other educators.

Why Join Us?

• Work with the Best: Train highly motivated students who are eager to learn and excel on national and international stages.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking institution that values new teaching methods and approaches.
• Shanghai’s Dynamic Setting: Immerse yourself in one of Asia's most vibrant cities, where innovation and culture thrive. Your work will make a lasting impact, extending far beyond the classroom.

If this sounds like you, grab your debate notes and get ready to help take this program to the next level!

• We are committed to a thorough and complete check of the credentials of all those employed to work with children in our organization.

Dipont Education is at the forefront of changing the way education is thought about and delivered in China. In addition to establishing and managing schools with elite Chinese and international partners, Dipont also provides innovative curricular and co-curricular programming, supported by more than 800 international educators across China.
We offer a range of career opportunities for international educators in cities across China, including Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen. Visit our website for job opportunities.
Independent international schools
In partnership with exceptional schools, Dipont Education has created a new model for K-12 education in China.
Through partnership with King’s College School, Wimbledon, one of the UK’s top schools, and highly regarded Chinese schools, our independent schools provide an internationalised learning experience while maintaining the requirements of the Chinese curriculum.
The schools occupy state-of-the-art campuses and cater to Chinese and international students aged 3-18.
International high school programmes
Dipont works with partner schools around China to offer international curricula to students once they have completed their nine years of compulsory education in the Chinese system.
Studying in the schools’ international curriculum centers offers students the chance to gain the qualifications needed to study at higher education institutions overseas primarily in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
Enrichment programmes
Dipont delivers enrichment activities through 15 ENREACH learning centers, located in cities across China.
Delivered at weekends or during school holidays, ENREACH programmes and services provide the best of western and Chinese education to create critical, creative, independent thinkers who are successful in international colleges and education programs.
Programmes combine advanced courses with cultural, social and recreational opportunities and provide students with academic challenges designed to fit their abilities and interests.
Head Office: Dipont Education, 33rd floor, 1788 West Nanjing Road, Jing’an Shanghai, China.