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Chicago Debates Regional Expansion and Access Initiative
 
 
 
Each Full Time member will have a portfolio of schools which have only recently formed teams or where the coach is inexeperienced and needs an additional level of support and training. They will ffocus on launching debate programs in neighborhoods Chicago Debates has not previously served. Members provide direct and intensive support, ensuring a faithful and effective implementation of the Chicago Debates service model as they launch their very first after-school debate program. The support they offer their assigned schools will consist of regular in-person and virtual training and troubleshooting sessions with the team coaches, observation of after-school sessions to provide students with additional insights and tips, and logistical support of the teams in their portfolio when they attend Chicago Debates' tournaments. Undertaking these service activities will provide multiple opportunities for leadership and skill development. Members will learn how to manage an assigned caseload, tailoring their services to the individual needs of each school. They will provide one-to-one training for the coaches, giving members experience implementing an established curriculum. But their training role will also include serving as each coach's sounding board, helping to troubleshoot any unique and unexpected challenges that have arisen at individual schools. This will require them to come to each school visit with a solid enough knowledge base to provide guidance on a broad range of issues. In short, their AmeriCorps service will provide excellent preparation for anyone going into careers in education, social work, community action, and politics.
 
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Member Duties : hey will provide one-to-one training for the coaches, giving members experience implementing an established curriculum. But their training role will also include serving as each coach's sounding board, helping to troubleshoot any unique and unexpected challenges that have arisen at individual schools. This will require them to come to each school visit with a solid enough knowledge base to provide guidance on a broad range of issues.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage ,  Training ,  Stipend ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Teaching/Tutoring ,  Youth Development ,  Education ,  Competitive debate ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Team Work ,  Leadership . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Chicago Debates Regional Expansion and Access Initiative
Program Start/End Date
09/15/2025  -   08/31/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  17    Maximum:  80
Program Locations ILLINOIS   Chicago  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  09/08/2025  To  10/01/2025 
Contact Sonny Patel
67 E Madison St
Chicago   IL   60603
(312) 427-0524
spatel@chicagodebates.org
www.chicagodebates.org
Listing ID 127507

       

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