Lead Teacher Trainer I Fall
About The Position
The Lead Teacher Trainer at Chess Wizards leads engaging chess classes for elementary-school students and helps ensure instructors deliver a consistent, high-quality experience for children, parents, school administrators, and colleagues. The role combines the responsibilities of a top instructor with support for training, developing, coaching, and evaluating other instructors. It is described as a stepping stone toward future management opportunities. Classes typically serve 10–15 students and take place after school. The standard program lasts one hour; instructors arrive 15 minutes before class to prepare and remain until students have been safely dismissed to an authorized adult. Typical paid class time, including setup and post-class responsibilities, is approximately 90 minutes. Class assignments and start times vary. Lead Teacher Trainers may also be scheduled for day camps during winter, spring, and summer breaks. The position is based in Los Gatos, California. Candidates must live in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense; relocation assistance is not provided. The company provides full training, ongoing support, a complete curriculum, and materials.
Requirements
- At least 2–3 years of experience working with groups of children, such as in teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar roles.
- Strong grasp of chess fundamentals, including the ability to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics clearly and in an age-appropriate way.
- Reliable transportation and ability to reach most or all classes in the metropolitan area.
- Availability during after-school hours at least four days per week.
- Submit a resume detailing relevant experience working with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
- Complete the required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience working with children, and qualifications to teach chess.
- Currently reside in the Los Gatos area or be willing to relocate at personal expense.
Nice To Haves
- Availability five days per week during peak fall, winter, and spring program weeks.
- Experience teaching, tutoring, coaching, counseling at camps, or otherwise working with groups of children.
Responsibilities
- Lead fun, interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students; guide activities, maintain engagement, and redirect behavior when needed.
- Set an example of the Chess Wizards experience for children, parents, school administration, and colleagues, in alignment with the company mission.
- Assist the local Area Manager in ensuring programs and instructors receive management visits for coaching, customer conversations, and quality control.
- Assist with training, coaching, and performance evaluation of instructors.
- Help troubleshoot and resolve program challenges.
- Complete class evaluation reports and discuss them with the supervisor.
- Communicate daily with the supervisor during the programming season.
- Speak with school administration and parents during site visits, gather feedback, and assist with customer service and marketing efforts.
- Maintain professional communication practices.
- Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.
- Travel to assigned classes in the metropolitan area using reliable transportation.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $65–$85 per class.
- Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip) from home or work location.
- Full training and ongoing support.
- Access to a complete curriculum and materials.
- Free chess classes.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Company culture described as fantastic.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
