Lead Teacher Trainer I Fall

Chess Wizards • Atlanta, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is hiring a Lead Teacher Trainer in Atlanta, Georgia. The role combines teaching chess to elementary students with helping train, develop, coach, and evaluate other instructors. Lead Teacher Trainers serve as examples of the Chess Wizards experience for children, parents, school administrators, and colleagues, and support program quality and customer service in alignment with the company’s mission.

Classes are typically about one hour, with instructors arriving 15 minutes early for setup and remaining until students are safely dismissed to an authorized adult. A typical paid class period is approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities; longer official class times receive additional pay. Work locations are assigned by a manager based on available schools and classes in the instructor’s area. The position requires reliable transportation to reach classes across metropolitan areas. The schedule is after school, with availability required at least four days per week and a preference for five days during peak fall, winter, and spring program weeks. Lead Teacher Trainers are also the first scheduling choice for day camps during winter, spring, and summer breaks.

Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum, and materials. Applicants must submit a resume describing relevant experience and complete a required application questionnaire. The position is based in Atlanta; relocation assistance is not provided, so candidates must already live in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Requirements

• At least 2–3 years of experience working with groups of children, such as teaching, tutoring, coaching, or camp counseling.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals, including the ability to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics clearly and in an age-appropriate way.
• Availability during after-school hours at least four days per week; five days per week is preferred during peak program weeks.
• Reliable transportation to reach classes in metropolitan areas.
• Currently residing in the Atlanta area or willing to relocate at personal expense.
• Submit a resume detailing relevant experience with children and teaching, tutoring, or classroom work.
• Complete the required application questionnaire.

Nice To Haves

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

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 with management visits to programs and instructors 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 administrators 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.
• Set an example of the Chess Wizards experience for children, parents, school administration, and colleagues.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $65–$85 per class.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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