Lead Teacher Trainer I Fall

The Lead Teacher Trainer position at Chess Wizards plays a key role in aligning instructors' performance with customer expectations. This role also serves as a stepping stone towards future management opportunities.

Essentials

• Must be able to reach most or all of our classes in the metropolitan areas – reliable transportation is essential.
• Teach fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students.
• Guide activities, keep students engaged, and redirect behavior when needed.
• 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, with preference for 5 days a week during peak program weeks.
• Assist in training, coaching, and performance evaluation of instructors.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve program challenges.
• Communicate daily during programming season with 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.

Application Requirements

• Resume: Include relevant experience, such as working with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings, as well as teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Questionnaire: Complete a required questionnaire related to your interest in the role, experience working with children, and qualifications to teach chess.

Benefits

• 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.

Company Culture

Chess Wizards Lead Teacher Trainers receive full training and ongoing support, with access to a complete curriculum and materials. Enjoy free chess classes, opportunities for career advancement, flexible work schedules, and a fantastic company culture!