Assistant Chess Instructor - Fall
About the role
Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable Assistant Instructors to support our after-school enrichment program. This is a perfect opportunity to develop teaching skills, learn effective classroom strategies, and share the magic of chess with young students.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Chess Instructor in setting up and managing a fun, interactive chess class for 15–22 elementary students.
- Provide one-on-one or small-group support to students, helping them practice piece movements and understand basic concepts.
- Support the Chess Instructor in guiding activities, keeping students engaged, and reinforcing positive behavior.
- Follow the structured curriculum and promote good sportsmanship alongside the Chess Instructor.
- Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
- Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
- Follow school safety protocols, including supervision during arrival, dismissal, and in-class activities.
- Travel to various local school sites for each session.
- Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.
Requirements
- Genuine interest in working with groups of elementary students.
- Experience (teaching, tutoring, camp counseling, or similar) is a plus.
- Ability to follow direction, support the Chess Instructor's classroom management, and help create interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
- Upbeat, engaging demeanor with a professional, positive, and kid-friendly attitude.
- Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
- Strong grasp of chess fundamentals; ability to clearly and confidently explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age-appropriate way.
- Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
- Reliable personal transportation and the ability to drive between locations.
- Availability on weekday afternoons, with class start times falling within the 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM window, to teach 1–5 classes per week.
- Commitment to implementing school safety protocols to protect students’ well-being.
- Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
Benefits
- Full training and ongoing support.
- Full curriculum and materials.
- Free chess classes.
- Opportunities for advancement to Chess Instructor.
- Work flexibility.
- Great company culture.
Pay
Competitive pay: $35 – $40 per class. Typical class time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, which includes pre-class setup, instructional time, and post-class responsibilities.
Schedule
Flexible hours: teach a minimum of 1 class up to a maximum of 5 classes per week. Classes are scheduled on weekday afternoons, with start times typically falling between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM at various local schools.
Travel compensation: mileage reimbursement provided for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip), from your home or work location. Work locations are assigned by the manager based on available schools and classes in your area.
Skill development: excellent opportunity to gain hands-on teaching experience.