After School Teacher

Teach elementary school children (ages 5‑11) to play chess after school in a small‑group setting. Silver Knights Chess Academy provides a curriculum and thorough, paid training to help you guide students in learning the game.

Responsibilities

• Manage a classroom of 10‑20 students.
• Use the provided curriculum to demonstrate and explain basic chess rules and strategies (piece movement, castling, check, checkmate, etc.).
• Promote good sportsmanship among students.
• Supervise parent pickup and ensure a safe environment.
• Responsibly store and maintain all teaching equipment and materials.

Requirements

• Interest and enthusiasm for chess (master‑level skill not required).
• Availability to work part‑time during after‑school hours (fall semester), at least three weekdays per week between 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm.
• Reliable vehicle for transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lb of teaching equipment.
• Comfort with learning and using new software tools.
• Experience as a camp counselor, tutor, teacher, coach, after‑school instructor, or in preschool/daycare is a plus.
• Flexibility to work as a student, retired person, or rideshare driver.

Pay

Starting at $55 per hour for a long‑club session. Note that the total time commitment is longer due to setup and cleanup.

Schedule

Sample day:

• 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.

Benefits

• Free Diamond‑level membership on Chess.com.
• Staff parties and other perks.
• Paid training on the curriculum and teaching methods.