Chess Instructor | Fall

About the role

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join our after-school enrichment program in Vallejo, CA. Sessions are scheduled to start in late summer/early fall. Classes run Monday–Friday between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM, with typical start times for sessions between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM at local schools.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students
• Use our structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship
• 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

• Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar)
• Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions
• Professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals; able 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 (class start times 2:00 PM–5:00 PM) to teach 1–5 classes per week, depending on availability at local partner schools
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols to protect students’ well-being; strong record of reliability and strict adherence to safety and school policies
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills

Application Requirements

• Resume detailing relevant experience, including working with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings, as well as any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience
• Complete a required questionnaire on interest in the role, experience with children, and qualifications to teach chess

Benefits

• Full training and ongoing support
• Full curriculum and materials
• Free chess classes
• Opportunities for advancement
• Work flexibility
• Great company culture

Pay

Competitive pay of $55–$75 per class. Typical class time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including pre-class setup, instructional time, and post-class responsibilities.

Schedule

• Classes are scheduled on weekday afternoons
• Start times typically fall between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM
• Teach a minimum of 1 class up to a maximum of 5 classes per week, based on availability of classes at local schools

Travel

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.