Educator Development Specialist

# Educator Development Specialist (50054)
Hot Job Charlotte, NC## Overview Salary Range $40.00 - $50.00

Position Type Part Time Job Shift Anytime Education  Level4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage Up to 25%
Category Education## Description 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…