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!

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

Requirements

• Interest and enthusiasm for playing chess (no master-level required)
• Want to work with children in a small group teaching setting (ages 5-11)
• Available to work part-time during after-school hours (fall/winter/spring)
• Experience as a camp counselor, tutor, teacher, coach, after school instructor, or preschool teacher
• Comfortable driving and have a flexible schedule with availability during after school programs (e.g., Uber/Lyft driver, student, retired person seeking part-time work)

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 help children learn chess in a small group setting
• Free Diamond-level chess.com membership
• Staff parties and more perks

Pay

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

Schedule

Sample schedule:

• 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