After School Teacher

About the role

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 through the basics of chess, practice games, and good sportsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Manage a classroom of 10‑20 students.
• Use the Academy’s curriculum to demonstrate and explain 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 at the end of the session.

Requirements

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

Schedule

Typical day example:

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

Pay

Starting at $55 per hour for the long‑club session (total time includes setup and cleanup).

Benefits

• Free Diamond‑level membership on chess.com.
• Staff parties and other perks.
• Thorough, paid training on the curriculum and teaching methods.