Lead Teacher Trainer I Fall

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free chess classes

Career advancement

Flexible work schedules

Fantastic company culture

Job summary

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking a Lead Teacher Trainer to lead after-school chess classes for 10–15 elementary students and to assist in training fellow instructors. The role requires reliable transportation to cover multiple sites and availability five days a week during peak seasons.

You will mentor instructors, coordinate with the Area Manager for coaching visits, and ensure high-quality program delivery and customer service across locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar)
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals and the ability to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics to kids
• Must be available during after-school hours at least 4 days per week (ideally 5)
• Reliable transportation required to reach multiple class locations in the metropolitan area

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 elementary students.
• Guide activities, keep students engaged, and redirect behavior as needed.
• Assist in training, development, and coaching of other instructors.
• Coordinate with Area Manager to ensure coaching visits and quality control.
• Complete class evaluation reports and discuss outcomes with supervision.
• Communicate daily with supervisor during programming season.
• Engage with school administration and parents during site visits to gather feedback.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Chess fundamentals

Reliability

Job description

Location: Castro Valley, 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 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.

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.

So, if you’re looking for a unique opportunity and think you can be a charming Chess Instructor,

Why Join Us?

• 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.

Lead Teacher Trainer Essentials:

• 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. Our preference is availability 5 days a week, for our peak program weeks during the fall, winter and spring sessions (semesters). We will ensure that you have a full Monday-Friday after school schedule during our peak program weeks, provided that we have classes scheduled for that day. Actual class start time will vary, depending on the assignment. Most of our classes begin directly after each school’s afternoon dismissal bell, which are usually between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Our standard program time is one hour. Teachers must arrive 15 minutes prior to the program start time to set up and prepare, and stay until all students have been safely dismissed to an authorized adult. Our Lead Teacher Trainers are paid per-class (Typical class time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes which includes pre-class setup, instructional time, and post-class responsibilities). Official class times that are longer than one hour pay more, appropriate to the extra time added.
• Lead Teacher Trainers are our first scheduling choice for day camp opportunities during the winter, spring, and summer breaks!
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals. You should be able to clearly and confidently explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age-appropriate way.
• Assist their local Area Manager in ensuring that all our 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 their supervisor.
• Communicate daily during programming season with their 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

Application Requirements

• 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

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 Castro ValleyCA. Please note that 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.