Program Manager, Speech and Debate (YPIE Yonkers)

Position Overview

The YPIE Speech & Debate Major leads the YPIE Speech & Debate Major, supporting student success through high-quality instruction, coaching, and preparation for speech and debate competitions.

Responsibilities & Results

• 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
• Attend speech and debate events with students
• Support competition preparation, logistics, and post-competition reflection to strengthen student performance

Student Support & Family Engagement

• Develop strong professional relationships with students in order 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

Program Administration & Recruitment

• 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

VALUES

• Expect more, holding ourselves and our students to high expectations and demonstrating fierce accountability in all that we do.
• Pursue relentlessly, doing whatever it takes to achieve our goals with integrity, while sweating the details and never compromising on quality.
• Are always learning, approaching our work with curiosity and a growth mindset, continuously seeking feedback and opportunities to improve.
• Drive results that matter, staying focused on impact, purpose, and measurable outcomes that create meaningful change for our students and community.
• Draw on collective strength, building strong relationships rooted in trust, and collaborating with partners and teammates to advance shared goals.

Candidate Qualifications

• Education and Experience: 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, Competitive participation at high school or college level
• Skills and Knowledge: Strong writing and public speaking skills, Proven organizational and program tracking skills, An outcomes-focused orientation
• Personal Attributes: 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)

Most Competitive Applicants Will Possess

• 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

JOB DETAILS

• Location: In-person across multiple program sites in Yonkers, NY
• HOURS: Full-time
• CALENDAR: 10-month (summers off)
• START DATE: August 20
• SALARY RANGE: $60,000-$70,000
• REPORTING TO: Director, Readiness
• BENEFITS: YPIE offers a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience. Benefits include: Health, dental, and vision insurance, Retirement plan with matching contributions, Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Employee assistance program (EAP), Partial cell phone reimbursement, Personalized staff learning opportunities, On-site gym