After School Teacher

Make a positive difference in the lives of elementary‑school children by teaching them to play chess after school! Silver Knights Chess Academy has taught chess to over 120,000 children in its 19‑year history. The position includes a curriculum, thorough paid training, and a small‑group teaching setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a classroom of 10‑20 students.
• Use the academy’s curriculum to demonstrate and effectively communicate all basic rules (piece movement, castling, check, checkmate, etc.) and basic strategy.
• Promote good sportsmanship among students.
• Responsibly store and maintain all teaching equipment and materials.
• Supervise parent pickup.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with children ages 5‑11.
• Interest and enthusiasm for chess (master‑level skill not required).
• Availability for part‑time, after‑school hours beginning in the fall.
• Experience as a camp counselor, tutor, teacher, coach, after‑school instructor, or in preschool/daycare is a plus.
• Comfortable driving and flexible schedule (e.g., Uber/Lyft driver, student, or retired person).
• Must be available at least three weekdays during the school year between 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm.
• Reliable vehicle for transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lb of teaching equipment.
• Ability to learn and use new software tools.

Pay

Starting at $55 per hour for an hour‑long club. Paid training is provided.

Schedule

• 2:45 pm – Arrive at school, check in, set up.
• 3:00 pm – Kids arrive; teach lesson.
• 3:20 pm – Kids play practice games.
• 4:00 pm – Clean up, parent pickup.

Note: total time commitment is longer due to setup and cleanup.

Benefits

• Free Diamond‑level chess.com membership for the teacher.
• Staff parties and other perks.