Lead Teacher Trainer I Fall

About the role

Chess Wizards offers programs throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area, with opportunities for classes that may also be available in surrounding cities and suburbs. The Lead Teacher Trainer position plays a key role in aligning our instructors' performance with our customers' expectations, serving as a vital stepping stone toward future management opportunities. In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities of our top instructors, the Lead Teacher Trainer assists in the training, development, and coaching of other instructors.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students
• Instructors should be comfortable guiding activities, keeping students engaged, and redirecting behavior when needed
• Set the example of what the best Chess Wizards experience should be for our 4 customer groups: Kids, Parents, School Administration, and Fellow Colleagues, in full alignment with the Chess Wizards Mission Statement
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students
• Assist their local Area Manager in ensuring that all our programs and instructors are visited by management for coaching, customer conversations, and quality control
• Assist with the training, coaching, and performance evaluation of our instructors
• Help troubleshoot and resolve program challenges
• Complete class evaluation reports and discuss with their supervisor
• Communicate daily during programming season with their supervisor
• Speak regularly with school administration and parents during site visits, gather feedback, and assist with customer service and marketing efforts
• Maintain standard professional communication best-practices
• Lead Teacher Trainers are our first scheduling choice for day camp opportunities during the winter, spring, and summer breaks

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar)
• Must be available during the after school hours at least 4 days per week; preference is availability 5 days a week, for our peak program weeks during the fall, winter and spring sessions (semesters)
• Must be able to reach most or all of our classes in the metropolitan areas – reliable transportation is essential
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals; able to clearly and confidently explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age-appropriate way

Pay

Competitive pay: $60 – $65 per class (Typical class time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes which includes pre-class setup, instructional time, and post-class responsibilities). Official class times that are longer than one hour pay more, appropriate to the extra time added.

Schedule

Most classes begin directly after each school's afternoon dismissal bell, which are usually between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Teachers must arrive 15 minutes prior to the program start time to set up and prepare, and stay until all students have been safely dismissed to an authorized adult.

Benefits

• Travel compensation: mileage reimbursement provided for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip), from your home or work location
• Full training and ongoing support, with access to a complete curriculum and materials
• Enjoy free chess classes
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Flexible work schedules
• Fantastic company culture

Application Requirements

• Resume: include a resume detailing your relevant experience, including working with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings, as well as any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience
• Questionnaire: as part of your application, you will be asked to complete a required questionnaire related to your interest in the role, your experience working with children, and your qualifications to teach chess, among other topics

Location requirement: this position is based in Houston, TX. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must be currently residing in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.