Lead Teacher Trainer Fall

Location:
Sunnyvale, CA.

Do you love Chess? Do you love teaching and training others? Do you have the ability to impart good sportsmanship to youngsters? Then you have found the perfect job. The Lead Teacher Trainer 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. In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities of our top instructors, the Lead Teacher Trainer takes on the added challenge of assisting in the training, development, and coaching of other instructors.

• 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), from your home or work location. Work locations are assigned by the manager based on available schools and classes in your area.

• 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 be comfortable guiding activities, keeping students engaged, and redirecting behavior when needed.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• Lead Teacher Trainers are expected to 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.
• Must be available during the after school hours at least 4 days per week. Preference is availability 5 days a week during peak program weeks. Students begin between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Teachers must arrive 15 minutes prior to program start and stay until all students have been safely dismissed. Trainers are paid per class (typical class time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes).
  
  Official class times longer than one hour pay more.
• Lead Teacher Trainers are our first scheduling choice for day camp opportunities during the winter, spring, and summer breaks.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals. Able to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age-appropriate way.
• Assist the local Area Manager in ensuring that all programs and instructors are visited by management 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 with the supervisor.
• Communicate daily during programming season with the 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 your relevant experience, including working with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings, as well as teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Questionnaire: Complete the 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 Sunnyvale, CA. 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.