Lead Teacher Trainer I Fall

Chess Wizards • East Lansdowne, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is hiring a Lead Teacher Trainer in East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. This role teaches fun, interactive chess classes to elementary students and supports the training, development, coaching, and performance evaluation of other instructors. Lead Teacher Trainers help ensure programs meet customer expectations and represent the Chess Wizards experience for children, parents, school administration, and colleagues.

Classes typically take place after school, with most starting between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. The standard program is one hour, and instructors arrive 15 minutes before class to prepare and remain until students are safely dismissed to an authorized adult. Typical paid class time is approximately 90 minutes, including setup and post-class responsibilities; longer official class times are paid at a higher rate. Work locations are assigned by the manager based on available schools and classes in the area. Reliable transportation is essential to reach classes across the metropolitan area. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips over 15 miles one way from home or work.

The position requires availability after school at least four days per week. Preference is given to candidates available five days per week during peak fall, winter, and spring program weeks. During those peak weeks, Chess Wizards will provide a full Monday–Friday after-school schedule when classes are scheduled. Lead Teacher Trainers are also the first scheduling choice for day-camp opportunities during winter, spring, and summer breaks.

Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, and opportunities for career advancement. Applicants must submit a resume detailing relevant experience and complete a required questionnaire. Relocation assistance is not provided; candidates must live in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense. Chess Wizards is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• At least 2–3 years of experience working with groups of children, such as 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, confidently, and in an age-appropriate way.
• Availability during after-school hours at least four days per week.
• Reliable transportation to reach classes across metropolitan areas.
• Must currently reside in the East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania area or be willing to relocate at personal expense.
• Submit a resume detailing relevant experience 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.

Nice To Haves

• Availability five days per week during peak fall, winter, and spring program weeks.
• Experience in teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar work with children.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students.
• Guide activities, keep students engaged, and redirect behavior when needed.
• 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 regularly with school administration and parents during site visits, gather feedback, and assist with customer service and marketing efforts.
• Maintain professional communication best practices.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.
• Stay until students have been safely dismissed to an authorized adult.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $65–$85 per class.
• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way from home or work.
• 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.
• First scheduling choice for day-camp opportunities during winter, spring, and summer breaks.

What This Job Offers

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