Lead Teacher Trainer Winter

Location:
Playa Del Rey, CA

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.

• Competitive Pay: $65 - $85 per class (typical class time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including pre‑class setup, instructional time, and post‑class responsibilities).
• Travel Compensation:
  Mileage reimbursement 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.

• Must be able to reach most or all of our classes in the metropolitan areas – reliable transportation is essential.
• 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.
• 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 4 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 4 days per week; preference 5 days a week during peak program weeks. Acceptable start times between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Teachers must arrive 15 minutes prior to class start and stay until students are safely dismissed.
• First scheduling choice for day camp opportunities during the winter, spring, and summer breaks.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals – able to clearly and confidently explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age‑appropriate way.
• Assist the local Area Manager with 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 supervisor.
• Communicate daily with 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 standard professional communication best practices.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

• 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:
  As part of your application, you will be asked to 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.

This position is based in Playa Del Rey, CA. 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.