Lead Teacher Trainer

Area:
Denver, CO.

Do you love Chess? Do you love teaching and training others? Do you have the ability to impart good sportsmanship to youngsters? Then you have found the perfect job. 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.

If you’re looking for a unique opportunity and think you can be a charming Chess Instructor, apply with Chess Wizards and get paid to teach chess!

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students. Instructors should be comfortable guiding activities, keeping students engaged, and redirecting behavior when needed.
• Lead Teacher Trainers must be able to reach most or all of our classes in the metropolitan areas – reliable transportation is essential.
• Assist their local Area Manager in ensuring that all our 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.

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals. Able to clearly and confidently explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age-appropriate way.
• Availability during after-school hours for at least 4 days per week; preference for 5 days a week during peak program weeks (fall, winter, spring).
• Must be available for after-school programs; most classes begin after each school’s afternoon dismissal bell (usually between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm). Typical program time is one hour; 15 minutes prior to start for setup; stay until students are dismissed.
• Ability to relocate at own expense if not currently residing in the Denver area.

• Resume
  :
  Include a resume detailing your relevant experience, including working with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings, as well as any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Questionnaire
  :
  Complete a required questionnaire related to your interest in the role, your experience working with children, and your qualifications to teach chess, among other topics.

Chess Wizards Lead Teacher Trainers receive full training and ongoing support, with access to a complete curriculum and materials.

Location:

Denver, CO. Please note relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must be currently residing in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer
. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.