Operations Manager

Debate class operations manager

Description

About Civic Debate Academy

Civic Debate Academy (CDA) is the top-ranked debate program in the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, CDA has taught hundreds of students to think critically, solve problems, and use their voices. Our members attend schools including the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Chicago, Harvard, Yale, and Stanford. Competitively, CDA has finaled or won state tournaments in four states and earned over 250 team awards in the 2025-2026 season, making us the highest-ranked debate academy in the country.

We are dedicated to making debate accessible to all. CDA meets 100% of demonstrated financial need and has provided over $90,000 in aid in the past 12 months.

The Role

We're looking for a Class Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our after-school class program while also serving as an instructor. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends program management, parent communication, staff oversight, and direct teaching.

Classes run in the evenings after school, so this role requires consistent evening availability. Extended hours may occasionally be needed during peak seasons.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for parents, providing timely, professional communication
• Coordinate substitute instructors and manage scheduling across the class program
• Maintain and uphold teaching quality standards across all classes
• Manage and support a team of approximately 30 part-time instructors
• Support staff and families to ensure a positive program experience
• Assist with curriculum development and help keep instruction consistent across classes
• Teach classes as part of your regular schedule

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of competitive debate experience
• Experience in education
• Availability to work one weekend day
• Availability for afternoon and evening hours, typically 2:00-10:00 PM CT

Preferred

• Demonstrated competitive debate success (e.g., elimination rounds at major tournaments)
• Experience in an administrative role
• 2+ years of debate education experience

Compensation

$60,000 annual salary, plus an end-of-year performance-based bonus.

Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years competitive debate experience; experience in education; availability for one weekend day and afternoon/evening hours (2-10 PM CT); preferred: debate success, administrative experience, 2+ years debate education.

Key Responsibilities

• managing class operations
• coordinating instructors
• teaching classes

Job Details

• Category: Business Operations
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — United States
• Salary: USD 60,000 – 60,000 / year
• Languages: English

About Civic Debate Academy

A top-ranked debate academy that teaches critical thinking and problem-solving skills to students. — Industry: Education