Lead Teacher Trainer I Fall

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.

About the Role

• Reach most or all of our classes in the metropolitan areas – reliable transportation is essential.
• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students.
• Guide activities, keep students engaged, and redirect 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.
• Be 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).
• Assist their local Area Manager in ensuring that all our programs and instructors are visited by management for coaching, customer conversations, and quality control.
• 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.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• 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.

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.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay 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.
• Actual class start time will vary, depending on the assignment.
• Our Lead Teacher Trainers are our first scheduling choice for day camp opportunities during the winter, spring, and summer breaks!

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.