Lead Teacher Trainer I Fall
About The Position
The Lead Teacher Trainer at Chess Wizards teaches fun, interactive chess classes for elementary students while helping train, develop, coach, and evaluate other instructors. The role supports the Area Manager in maintaining program quality, aligning instructor performance with customer expectations, and delivering a strong experience for children, parents, school administrators, and colleagues. It also involves visiting programs, troubleshooting challenges, communicating with a supervisor, and supporting customer service and marketing efforts. Classes are generally held after school, with start times varying by assignment, usually between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Instructors arrive 15 minutes before class to set up and remain until students have been safely dismissed to an authorized adult. Standard programs last one hour; typical paid class time, including setup and post-class responsibilities, is approximately 90 minutes. The role is paid per class, with longer official class times compensated accordingly. Lead Teacher Trainers are the first choice for day-camp opportunities during winter, spring, and summer breaks. The position is based in the Castro Valley, California area. Reliable transportation is essential to reach classes throughout the metropolitan area. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 15 miles one way from the employee’s home or work location. Relocation assistance is not provided. Chess Wizards provides training, ongoing support, curriculum, and materials.
Requirements
- At least 2–3 years of experience working with groups of children in teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or a similar setting.
- Strong grasp of chess fundamentals, including the ability to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics clearly and confidently 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 Castro Valley 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 a 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 teaching, tutoring, coaching, counseling, or mentoring children.
- Interest in chess and teaching, and the ability to foster good sportsmanship.
Responsibilities
- Lead fun, interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students.
- Guide activities, engage students, 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’s mission.
- Assist the local Area Manager in ensuring programs and instructors are visited 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 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.
- Arrive 15 minutes before programs to set up and remain until all students are safely dismissed to an authorized adult.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way 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
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