Lead Teacher Trainer I Fall

Location: Oakland, CA.

About the Role

The Lead Teacher Trainer position at Chess Wizards 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 takes on the added challenge of assisting in the training, development, and coaching of other instructors.

Responsibilities

• Reach most or all of our classes in the metropolitan areas – reliable transportation is essential.
• Fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students. Instructors should be comfortable guiding activities, keeping students engaged, and redirecting behavior when needed.
• Assist their local Area Manager in ensuring that all our programs and instructors are visited by management for coaching, customer conversations, and quality control.
• 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.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• Available during the after school hours at least 4 days per week. Our preference is availability 5 days a week, for our peak program weeks during the fall, winter and spring sessions (semesters).
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals. You should be able to clearly and confidently explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age-appropriate way.

Qualifications

• Competitive Pay: $65 - $85 per class (Typical class time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes which includes pre-class setup, instructional time, and post-class responsibilities).
• Travel Compensation: Mileage reimbursement provided for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip), from your home or work location. Work locations are assigned by the manager based on available schools and classes in your area.

Benefits

• Enjoy free chess classes, opportunities for career advancement, flexible work schedules, and a fantastic company culture!

Pay

Competitive Pay: $65 - $85 per class (Typical class time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes which includes pre-class setup, instructional time, and post-class responsibilities).

Schedule

Available during the after school hours at least 4 days per week. Our preference is availability 5 days a week, for our peak program weeks during the fall, winter and spring sessions (semesters).

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.

Company Information

• Chess Wizards Lead Teacher Trainers receive full training and ongoing support, with access to a complete curriculum and materials.
• Candidates must be currently residing in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.
• Cheers are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.