Educator Development Specialist

Educator Development Specialist Charlotte Chess Center (CCC)

Location:

Charlotte, NC

Employment Type:

Part-Tim

Reports To:

Director of School Programs Position Summary The Charlotte Chess Center seeks an experienced Educator Development Specialist to strengthen the instructional skills of our chess coaches working in school enrichment programs.

This role is ideal for an experienced classroom teacher, instructional coach, educator, or school-based professional who can train chess coaches to create a structured, engaging, and positive learning environment for students. The successful candidate will bring practical classroom-management expertise and translate those skills into training and coaching for CCC's chess coaches.

Our coaches have a strong understanding of chess, but many are developing their skills as classroom instructors and management of diverse student needs. This position will help bridge that gap by providing practical training, coaching, observation, feedback, and resources focused on classroom management, student special needs and engagement, behavior management, routines, and instructional control.

The goal is to help our chess professionals become better educators and classroom leaders by enabling them to break down concepts to grade K-5 students’ level, manage student behavior, and deliver engaging lessons.

Essential Responsibilities Coach Training & Development Provide practical instruction on classroom management, instructional excellence, and establishing clear expectations, routines, procedures, and boundaries.

Review when and how to deploy various teaching styles, including traditional teacher-centered frameworks and student-centered strategies, to match diverse developmental needs and program goals

Teach strategies for managing student behavior while maintaining a positive, engaging, and supportive environment.

Provide strategies for managing different student personalities, energy levels, and behavioral needs.

Train coaches how to transition effectively between activities and minimize downtime and disruptions.

Help coaches balance classroom structure with fun and engaging chess instruction.

Develop practical tools, checklists, scripts, and resources coaches can use in their classrooms.

Observation & Coaching Observe CCC coaches in school enrichment programs and provide feedback.

Identify opportunities for individual coach development and provide targeted recommendations and written progress notes.

Model effective classroom-management techniques when appropriate.

Partner with program leadership to identify recurring challenges and opportunities for improvement.

Help establish consistent classroom-management expectations across CCC's school programs.

Program & Resource Development Assist in the development of practical classroom-management training curriculum for CCC coaches. Recommend improvements to coach training and development based on observations and feedback.

Create resources addressing common challenges in school-based chess programs, including:

Breaking down complex concepts

Managing large groups

Getting students' attention

Setting and reinforcing expectations

Handling disruptive behavior

Managing transitions

Maintaining appropriate noise levels

Keeping students engaged

Responding to challenging student behaviors

Creating a positive classroom culture

Communicating effectively with school staff

Collaborate with CCC leadership to ensure training aligns with the organization's expectations and school-partner relationships.

Qualifications Required Minimum  of 5 years of full-time classroom teaching, instructional coaching, or comparable professional education experience.

Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience teaching and managing groups of children in a structured learning environment.

Strong understanding of classroom-management principles and student behavior.

Ability to train and coach adults in a practical, approachable manner.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to provide constructive feedback while building trust and rapport with coaches.

Comfortable working with individuals who have varying levels of teaching and classroom experience.

Ability to assist in developing practical training materials and resources.

Preferred Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.

Teaching certification or comparable educational credential.

Experience as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, mentor teacher, or school administrator.

Experience training or mentoring other educators.

Experience working with…