Lead Teacher Trainer Winter

Lead Teacher Trainer

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. The role involves teaching and training others while imparting good sportsmanship to youngsters.

• Competitive Pay: $65 – $85 per class (typical class time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes which includes pre‑class setup, instructional time, and post‑class responsibilities)
• Travel Compensation:
  Mileage reimbursement provided for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip). Work locations are assigned by the manager based on available schools and classes in your area.

• Reliable transportation to reach most or all of our classes in the metropolitan area.
• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students, keeping them engaged and redirecting behavior when needed.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• Set the example of what the best Chess Wizards experience should be for our four customer groups:
  Kids, Parents, School Administration, and Fellow Colleagues, in full alignment with the Chess Wizards Mission Statement.
• Availability during after‑school hours at least four days per week; preference for five days on peak program weeks. Class start times vary, typically between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Arrive 15 minutes prior to class start and stay until all students are safely dismissed.
• First scheduling choice for day camp opportunities during winter, spring, and summer breaks.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals and ability to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age‑appropriate way.
• Assist the local Area Manager in ensuring all programs and instructors are visited 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 them with the supervisor.
• Communicate daily with the supervisor during programming season.
• Speak regularly with school administration and parents during site visits, gather feedback, and assist with customer service and marketing efforts.
• Maintain professional communication best practices.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

• Resume: include relevant experience working with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings, and 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. Enjoy free chess classes, opportunities for career advancement, flexible work schedules, and a fantastic company culture.

Location Requirement:
This position is based in Denver, CO. Relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must currently reside 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.