{"id":1722129,"url":"https://alion.io/job/charlotte-chess-center-educator-development-specialist","title":"Educator Development Specialist","company":{"id":2173866,"name":"Charlotte Chess Center","domain":"charlottechesscenter.org","url":"https://alion.io/company/charlottechesscenter","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Paycom","truth_index":null},"role":"Education","role_family":"Education","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"part_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"inferred","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-02T20:51:34Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-02","last_verified_at":"2026-10-24T07:02:12Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":21,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":21},"description":"Educator Development Specialist\nCharlotte Chess Center (CCC)\nLocation:Charlotte, NC\nEmployment Type:Part-Tim\nReports To:Director of School Programs\nPosition Summary\nThe Charlotte Chess Center seeks an experienced Educator Development Specialistto strengthen the instructional skills of our chess coaches working in school enrichment programs.\nThis role is ideal for an experienced classroom teacher, instructional coach, educator, or school-based professional who can train chess coaches to create a structured, engaging, and positive learning environment for students. The successful candidate will bring practical classroom-management expertise and translate those skills into training and coaching for CCC's chess coaches.\nOur coaches have a strong understanding of chess, but many are developing their skills as classroom instructors and management of diverse student needs. This position will help bridge that gap by providing practical training, coaching, observation, feedback, and resources focused on classroom management, student special needs and engagement, behavior management, routines, and instructional control.\nThe goal is to help our chess professionals become better educators and classroom leaders by enabling them to break down concepts to grade K-5 students’ level, manage student behavior, and deliver engaging lessons.\nEssential Responsibilities\nCoach Training & Development\nProvide practical instruction on classroom management, instructional excellence, and establishing clear expectations, routines, procedures, and boundaries.\nReview when and how to deploy various teaching styles, including traditional teacher-centered frameworks and student-centered strategies, to match diverse developmental needs and program goals\nTeach strategies for managing student behavior while maintaining a positive, engaging, and supportive environment.\nProvide strategies for managing different student personalities, energy levels, and behavioral needs.\nTrain coaches how to transition effectively between activities and minimize downtime and disruptions.\nHelp coaches balance classroom structure with fun and engaging chess instruction.\nDevelop practical tools, checklists, scripts, and resources coaches can use in their classrooms.\nObservation & Coaching\nObserve CCC coaches in school enrichment programs and provide feedback.\nIdentify opportunities for individual coach development and provide targeted recommendations and written progress notes.\nModel effective classroom-management techniques when appropriate.\nPartner with program leadership to identify recurring challenges and opportunities for improvement.\nHelp establish consistent classroom-management expectations across CCC's school programs.\nProgram & Resource Development\nAssist in the development of practical classroom-management training curriculum for CCC coaches. Recommend improvements to coach training and development based on observations and feedback.\nCreate resources addressing common challenges in school-based chess programs, including:Breaking down complex concepts\nManaging large groups\nGetting students' attention\nSetting and reinforcing expectations\nHandling disruptive behavior\nManaging transitions\nMaintaining appropriate noise levels\nKeeping students engaged\nResponding to challenging student behaviors\nCreating a positive classroom culture\nCommunicating effectively with school staff\n\nCollaborate with CCC leadership to ensure training aligns with the organization's expectations and school-partner relationships.\nQualifications\nRequired\nMinimum of 5 years of full-time classroom teaching, instructional coaching, or comparable professional education experience.\nMinimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience teaching and managing groups of children in a structured learning environment.\nStrong understanding of classroom-management principles and student behavior.\nAbility to train and coach adults in a practical, approachable manner.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to provide constructive feedback while building trust and rapport with coaches.\nComfortable working with individuals who have varying levels of teaching and classroom experience.\nAbility to assist in developing practical training materials and resources.\nPreferred\nBachelor's degree in Education or a related field.\nTeaching certification or comparable educational credential.\nExperience as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, mentor teacher, or school administrator.\nExperience training or mentoring other educators.\nExperience working with elementary and/or middle school students.\nExperience working in before-school, after-school, enrichment, or extracurricular programs preferred.\nFamiliarity with classroom-management frameworks and evidence-based behavior-management strategies.\nExperience working with diverse student populations and learning environments.\nKey Competencies\nThe ideal candidate will be:\nAn Educator:Understands what it takes to create a productive learning environment and can translate educational theory into practical techniques.\nA Coach:Can observe performance, provide useful feedback, and help others improve without being overly critical or prescriptive.\nA Classroom Leader:Has demonstrated experience managing groups of students and maintaining structure, engagement, and appropriate behavior.\nA Communicator:Can explain concepts clearly and adapt communication to coaches with different backgrounds and levels of experience.\nA Problem Solver:Can identify the root causes of classroom-management challenges and help coaches develop practical solutions.\nA Relationship Builder:Builds trust with coaches and approaches development as a partnership rather than a disciplinary process.\nSchedule & Work Environment\nThis is a part-time role with a flexible schedule based on CCC's coach-training and school-program needs.\nThe position may include:\nIn-person coach training sessions \nObservation of coaches at school programs\nIndividual or small-group coaching sessions\nDevelopment of training materials\nOccasional meetings with CCC leadership\nBecause this role is focused on school-based programs, most work may take place during before-school or after-school program hours.\nSuccess in This Role\nSuccess in this position will be demonstrated by measurable improvement in CCC coaches' ability to:\nEstablish and maintain classroom expectations.\nGain and maintain student attention.\nManage student behavior effectively.\nKeep students engaged and participating.\nTransition smoothly between activities.\nMaintain an appropriate classroom environment.\nHandle challenging situations with confidence and professionalism.\nBuild positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate authority.\nDeliver a consistent and positive experience across CCC school programs.\nAbout Charlotte Chess Center\nThe Charlotte Chess Center is dedicated to making chess accessible, engaging, and educational for students and families throughout the Charlotte region. Through school programs, clubs, tournaments, camps, and community programming, CCC uses chess to help students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, confidence, and other valuable life skills.\nOur school-program coaches play an important role in that mission. This position will help ensure our coaches have not only the chess knowledge they need, but also the classroom-management and instructional skills necessary to create successful learning environments for students.\nQualifications\nQualifications\nRequired\nMinimum of 5 years of full-time classroom teaching, instructional coaching, or comparable professional education experience.\nMinimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience teaching and managing groups of children in a structured learning environment.\nStrong understanding of classroom-management principles and student behavior.\nAbility to train and coach adults in a practical, approachable manner.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to provide constructive feedback while building trust and rapport with coaches.\nComfortable working with individuals who have varying levels of teaching and classroom experience.\nAbility to assist in developing practical training materials and resources.\nPreferred\nBachelor's degree in Education or a related field.\nTeaching certification or comparable educational credential.\nExperience as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, mentor teacher, or school administrator.\nExperience training or mentoring other educators.\nExperience working with elementary and/or middle school students.\nExperience working in before-school, after-school, enrichment, or extracurricular programs preferred.\nFamiliarity with classroom-management frameworks and evidence-based behavior-management strategies.\nExperience working with diverse student populations and learning environments.\nKey Competencies\nThe ideal candidate will be:\nAn Educator:Understands what it takes to create a productive learning environment and can translate educational theory into practical techniques.\nA Coach:Can observe performance, provide useful feedback, and help others improve without being overly critical or prescriptive.\nA Classroom Leader:Has demonstrated experience managing groups of students and maintaining structure, engagement, and appropriate behavior.\nA Communicator:Can explain concepts clearly and adapt communication to coaches with different backgrounds and levels of experience.\nA Problem Solver:Can identify the root causes of classroom-management challenges and help coaches develop practical solutions.\nA Relationship Builder:Builds trust with coaches and approaches development as a partnership rather than a disciplinary process.\nSchedule & Work Environment\nThis is a part-time role with a flexible schedule based on CCC's coach-training and school-program needs.\nThe position may include:\nIn-person coach training sessions \nObservation of coaches at school programs\nIndividual or small-group coaching sessions\nDevelopment of training materials\nOccasional meetings with CCC leadership\nBecause this role is focused on school-based programs, most work may take place during before-school or after-school program hours.\nSuccess in This Role\nSuccess in this position will be demonstrated by measurable improvement in CCC coaches' ability to:\nEstablish and maintain classroom expectations.\nGain and maintain student attention.\nManage student behavior effectively.\nKeep students engaged and participating.\nTransition smoothly between activities.\nMaintain an appropriate classroom environment.\nHandle challenging situations with confidence and professionalism.\nBuild positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate authority.\nDeliver a consistent and positive experience across CCC school programs.\nAbout Charlotte Chess Center\nThe Charlotte Chess Center is dedicated to making chess accessible, engaging, and educational for students and families throughout the Charlotte region. Through school programs, clubs, tournaments, camps, and community programming, CCC uses chess to help students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, confidence, and other valuable life skills.\nOur school-program coaches play an important role in that mission. 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