Lead Teacher Trainer I Fall

Chess Wizards • Marietta, GA

42d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher Trainer position at Chess Wizards is a key role focused on aligning instructor performance with customer expectations, serving as a vital stepping stone toward future management opportunities. In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities of top instructors, this role involves assisting in the training, development, and coaching of other instructors. It offers a unique opportunity to teach chess and impart good sportsmanship to youngsters.

Requirements

• Ability to reach most or all classes in metropolitan areas; reliable transportation is essential.
• Comfortable guiding activities, keeping students engaged, and redirecting behavior when needed.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• Must be available during after school hours at least 4 days per week.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals.
• Ability to clearly and confidently explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age-appropriate way.
• Resume detailing relevant experience, including working with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings, as well as any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Complete a required questionnaire related to interest in the role, experience working with children, and qualifications to teach chess.
• Candidates must be currently residing in Marietta, GA area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Nice To Haves

• Availability 5 days a week during peak program weeks.

Responsibilities

• 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 kids, parents, school administration, and fellow colleagues, in full alignment with the Chess Wizards Mission Statement.
• Arrive 15 minutes prior to the program start time to set up and prepare.
• Stay until all students have been safely dismissed to an authorized adult.
• Assist their local Area Manager in ensuring that all programs and instructors are visited by management for coaching, customer conversations, and quality control.
• Assist with the training, coaching, and performance evaluation of instructors.
• 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.

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).
• Mileage reimbursement provided for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip).
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Access to a complete curriculum and materials.
• Free chess classes.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Fantastic company culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees