Lead Teacher Trainer

Overview

Location: Playa Del Rey, CA.

Do you love Chess? Do you love teaching and training others and imparting good sportsmanship to youngsters? If so, this Lead Teacher Trainer position at Chess Wizards aligns instructors' performance with our customers' expectations and offers a stepping stone toward future management opportunities.

In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities of our top instructors, the Lead Teacher Trainer assists in training, development, and coaching of other instructors.

Apply with Chess Wizards and get paid to teach chess!

• Competitive Pay: $65 - $85 per class (Typical class time is approx. one hour and thirty minutes).
• Travel Compensation: Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip). Work locations assigned by manager based on school availability.

• A Lead Teacher Trainer 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 guide activities, keep students engaged, and redirect behavior when needed.
• Minimum of 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, aligned with the Chess Wizards Mission Statement.
• Must be available during after‑school hours at least 4 days per week (preferably
  5). Peak program weeks during fall, winter, and spring semesters require Monday–Friday after‑school schedules when classes are scheduled. Standard program time is one hour; teachers arrive 15 minutes early, stay until all students are dismissed to an authorized adult.
• First scheduling choice for day camp opportunities during winter, spring, and summer breaks.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals, able to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics age‑appropriately.
• Assist local Area Manager in ensuring programs and instructors are visited by management for coaching, customer conversations, and quality control.
• Assist with training, coaching, and performance evaluation of instructors.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve program challenges.
• Complete class evaluation reports and discuss with supervisor.
• Communicate daily during programming season with 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.

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

Location Requirement: This position is based in Playa Del Rey, CA. Relocation assistance is not provided; candidates must 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.