Lead Teacher Trainer I Fall

Chess Wizards • East Lansdowne, PA

8d • $65 - $85 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher Trainer at Chess Wizards teaches fun, interactive chess classes for elementary students and helps train, coach, and evaluate other instructors. The role models the Chess Wizards experience for children, parents, school administrators, and colleagues, and supports the local Area Manager with program quality, customer service, and troubleshooting. Classes are generally held after school during fall, winter, and spring sessions, with potential day-camp opportunities during school breaks. Work locations are assigned based on available schools and classes in the East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania area. The position is paid per class, with typical class time totaling approximately one hour and thirty minutes including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Full training, curriculum, materials, and ongoing support are provided.

Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience working with groups of children, such as through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar work.
• 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 to reach classes in metropolitan areas.
• Availability during after-school hours at least four days per week.
• Currently residing in the East Lansdowne, PA area or willing to relocate at personal expense; relocation assistance is not provided.
• 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 with children, and qualifications to teach chess.

Nice To Haves

• Availability five days per week during peak fall, winter, and spring program weeks.
• Prior experience in educational, recreational, mentoring, teaching, tutoring, or classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, keeping students engaged and redirecting behavior when needed.
• Model the Chess Wizards experience for children, parents, school administration, and fellow 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 programming season.
• Speak regularly 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.
• Safely remain with students until they are dismissed to an authorized adult.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip) from home or work location.
• Full training and ongoing support, with access to a complete curriculum and materials.
• Free chess classes.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Company culture described as fantastic.
• Priority scheduling for day-camp opportunities during winter, spring, and summer breaks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed