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Lead Teacher & Program Manager, Full Time

• Story Time Chess (Maryland) Story Time Chess Baltimore, MD Job Details Full-time $45,000
• $60,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Paid training Flexible schedule Qualifications School experience Employee onboarding Behavior management Program management Youth programs teaching experience Team leadership Operations coordination Coaching Storytelling activities for children Team scheduling Mid-level Student engagement techniques Parent communication Hiring Curriculum implementation Instructional leadership in education Managing education teams Working with students Team training Classroom observations Mentoring Educational program scheduling Leading team collaboration initiatives Interviewing Onboarding process management Classroom Teaching Student engagement classroom management Storytelling (creative arts teaching) Leadership Operations planning Full Job Description Lead Teacher & Program Manager, Full Time•Story Time Chess (Maryland) About Story Time Chess We're the only program in the world that teaches children as young as 3 to play chess•completely through stories, characters, and play.

With thousands of kids learning every week across NYC, LA, and beyond, we're expanding and looking for leaders who want to grow with us. Story Time Chess Maryland launched in 2026 and is rapidly expanding its operations. You'll be joining a fast-growing team at the ground floor, with the opportunity to play a key role in building the program, expanding our school partnerships, and helping shape its growth across Maryland. About the Role We're looking for an experienced educator to lead our Maryland program as our Lead Teacher & Program Manager

• a role that is part teacher, part leader, and all about making magic happen in every classroom.

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're organized, love being in the classroom with young kids, and are a natural mentor, this role is for you! What You'll Do Teach great classes Deliver fun, engaging Story Time Chess lessons in schools and community programs across the Baltimore County and Howard County areas. Bring strong storytelling and classroom management skills to every class. Serve as the "gold standard" model of our curriculum that other tutors learn from. Lead and support our 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. Coordinate day-to-day operations Manage tutor scheduling, lesson delivery, and reporting. Troubleshoot the everyday challenges of running classes across multiple school sites. Be the friendly, reliable point of contact for school partners, tutors and parents. What We're Looking For Experience with teaching or working with children ages 3-8. A natural storyteller with strong classroom presence. Experience with leading or mentoring a team. Organized and comfortable with managing day-to-day administrative tasks. High-energy, positive, and aligned with our mission: making learning joyful, memorable, and impactful. Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between school sites across the Baltimore and Howard County areas as needed (including Towson, Timonium, Owings Mills, Columbia, Ellicott City). Familiarity with chess fundamentals is a bonus, but not essential.

What We Offer Full-time salary:

$45,000

• $60,000, based on experience.

Fuel stipend:

$100 per month to offset transportation costs. Flexible schedule and paid training. Opportunity to lead and shape a growing educational team. A role where fun and excellence go hand-in-hand.