Lead Teacher Trainer I Fall
About The Position
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. This role involves leading fun, interactive chess classes for elementary students, ensuring a positive experience for kids, parents, school administration, and colleagues, all in alignment with the Chess Wizards Mission Statement. The position requires availability during after-school hours at least 4 days per week, with a preference for 5 days during peak program weeks. Classes typically start between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm, with instructors arriving 15 minutes prior to the program start time and staying until all students are safely dismissed. Lead Teacher Trainers are paid per class, with compensation adjusted for longer class times. They also receive priority for day camp opportunities during school breaks.
Requirements
- Reliable transportation is essential to reach most or all classes in the metropolitan areas.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
- Must be available during the after school hours at least 4 days per week.
- Strong grasp of chess fundamentals, including clear and confident explanation of 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.
- Completion of a required questionnaire related to interest in the role, experience with children, and chess teaching qualifications.
Nice To Haves
- Preference for availability 5 days a week for peak program weeks.
- Love of Chess.
- Love of teaching and training others.
- Ability to impart good sportsmanship to youngsters.
Responsibilities
- Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students.
- Assist in the training, development, and coaching of other instructors.
- Set the example of the best Chess Wizards experience for kids, parents, school administration, and fellow colleagues.
- 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 our 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
- Travel Compensation: Mileage reimbursement provided for trips over 15 miles one way
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
