Lead Tutor & Program Coordinator - Part-Time

Lead Tutor & Program Coordinator – Part Time, Frisco, TX

About Story Time Chess

Story Time Chess introduces children as young as 3 to chess through fun stories, imaginative characters, and interactive play. With thousands of children learning each week across New York, Los Angeles, and beyond, we're excited to expand into Frisco!

We're looking for energetic, creative individuals who love working with children and want to grow with us. No chess experience necessary! We value enthusiasm, creativity, and a passion for teaching more than chess expertise. With a proven, ready-to-teach curriculum and ongoing support, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping grow our Frisco program.

About the Role

Story Time Chess is looking for an experienced educator to lead our Frisco program as our Lead Tutor & Program Coordinator. The role consists of part teacher and part leader.

The job has two parts:

· Classroom Instruction: You will teach our award-winning program in classrooms. The curriculum is fully designed and ready to deliver, allowing you to focus on engaging students rather than spending time on lesson planning.

· Team Leadership & Operations: You will lead and coach our team of fun, creative tutors, and keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.

If you are organized, love being in the classroom with young kids, and are a natural mentor, this role is for you!

What You Will Do:

Teach Great Chess

• Deliver fun, engaging Story Time Chess lessons in schools and community programs across Frisco area.

• Serve as a backup tutor when regularly assigned tutors are unavailable, subject to scheduling availability.

• Bring strong storytelling and classroom management skills to every class.

• Serve as a role model of our curriculum that other tutors learn from.

Coordinate Day-To-Day Operations

• Participate in school Demo Days, community events, and promotional activities as needed.

• Assist with class schedules, attendance records, and program updates.

• Communicate regularly with tutors to ensure they have the information and materials needed for successful classes.

• Coordinate substitute coverage and help resolve routine scheduling conflicts.

• Support new tutors during onboarding, training, and classroom preparation.

• Provide feedback and guidance to help maintain consistent teaching quality.

• Help identify opportunities to improve program delivery and tutor coordination.

Lead and Support Tutor Team

• Interview, onboard, and train new tutors.

• Observe, coach, and mentor tutors to ensure quality and consistency in every classroom.

• Be a positive, supportive leader who tutors enjoy working with and learning from.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working with children, preferably ages 3–8.

• Experience in teaching, childcare, theater, recruiting, or program coordination is a plus.

• Energetic, animated, and comfortable delivering interactive lessons.

• A natural storyteller with strong classroom presence.

• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

• Dependable, proactive, and comfortable working independently.

• Previous leadership or team coordination experience preferred.

• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between school sites across Frisco and part of Allen.

• Familiarity with chess fundamentals is a bonus, but not essential.

What We Offer

• Part-Time Salary: $33/hr teaching rate. $25/hr non-teaching rate.

• Employment Type: Part-time, in-person, with some administrative tasks potentially completed remotely.

• Location: Frisco, TX, and surrounding assigned school locations. Candidate must reside in Frisco,TX or nearby cities.

• Schedule: Primarily weekdays during school and after-school hours, with occasional evenings or weekends for special events.

• Paid Training

• Hours will vary based on school schedules, program needs, and enrollment.