Operations Manager

About Civic Debate AcademyCivic 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 RoleWe'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 DoServe as the primary point of contact for parents, providing timely, professional communicationCoordinate substitute instructors and manage scheduling across the class programMaintain and uphold teaching quality standards across all classesManage and support a team of approximately 30 part-time instructorsSupport staff and families to ensure a positive program experienceAssist with curriculum development and help keep instruction consistent across classesTeach classes as part of your regular scheduleQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree2+ years of competitive debate experienceExperience in educationAvailability to work one weekend dayAvailability for afternoon and evening hours, typically 2:00-10:00 PM CTPreferredDemonstrated competitive debate success (e.g., elimination rounds at major tournaments)Experience in an administrative role2+ years of debate education experienceCompensation$60,000 annual salary, plus an end-of-year performance-based bonus.
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