Chess Instructor

About the role

Silver Knights Chess Academy is looking for people who want to make a positive difference in the lives of elementary school children. We have taught chess to over 120,000 children in our 19-year history. Come teach with us!

Pay

Starting at $55 per hour. Note that the total time commitment is longer due to setup and cleanup.

Schedule

Part‑time after‑school positions during the fall, winter, and spring terms. A typical day might look like:

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in the rules and basic strategy of chess, or willing to learn
• Experience or interest in working with elementary‑age children (e.g., as a small‑group tutor); classroom experience is a plus
• Have a reliable vehicle for transportation
• Ability to lift 25 lbs of teaching equipment
• Ability to learn and use new software tools

Benefits

• Thorough, paid training on how to teach chess in a small‑group setting
• Free Diamond‑level chess.com membership
• Staff parties and other perks