Lead Teacher Trainer Winter

Lead Teacher Trainer I Winter at Chess Wizards, Inc

Location:

Portland, OR 97219

We’re looking for a Lead Teacher Trainer to align our instructors’ performance with our customers’ expectations and to assist in training and coaching other instructors. This role offers a unique opportunity to teach chess, guide students, and serve as a stepping stone toward future management opportunities.

• Competitive Pay: $65 - $85 per class (typical class is 1 hour 30 minutes, including setup, instruction, and follow‑up)
• Travel Compensation:
  Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip)

• Lead and facilitate interactive chess classes for 10–15 elementary students, keeping them engaged and managing behavior
• Maintain a strong grasp of chess fundamentals, explaining piece movement, basic strategy, and age‑appropriate tactics
• Assist the local Area Manager with coaching, customer conversations, and quality control visits
• Support the training, coaching, and performance evaluation of other instructors
• Help troubleshoot and resolve program challenges
• Complete class evaluation reports and discuss them with the supervisor
• Communicate daily with the supervisor and speak regularly with school administration and parents to gather feedback and assist with customer service and marketing
• Arrive 15 minutes prior to class start to set up, and stay until all students are safely dismissed

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, etc.)
• Reliable transportation and the ability to reach most or all assigned classes in the metropolitan area
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to arrive 15 minutes early and stay until dismissal
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals and ability to communicate them to young learners
• Experience or comfort leading the first scheduling choice for day camp opportunities during summer and winter breaks
• Strong communication and customer‑service skills
• Availability during after‑school hours at least 4 days a week (preferably
  5)
• Ability to travel up to 30 miles one way for class locations as assigned by the manager
• Prior experience with coaching or training other instructors is a plus
• Must be legally able to work in the United States and meet all eligibility requirements for employment

• Resume detailing relevant experience with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings
• Completed questionnaire addressing interest in the role, past experience teaching chess, and qualifications to teach

This position is based in Portland, OR. Relocation assistance is not provided; applicants 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.