Chess Instructor | Fall

Location

Novato, CA.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 12pm-6pm

What You’ll Do

- 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

What We’re Looking For

- 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 - 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 Monday - Friday 12pm-6pm 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

Application Requirements

- Resume: Include a resume detailing your relevant experience, including working with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings, as well as any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience. - Questionnaire: As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a required questionnaire related to your interest in the role, your experience working with children, and your qualifications to teach chess, among other topics

Pay

Competitive Pay: $55 - $75 per class (Typical class time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes which includes pre-class setup, instructional time, and post-class responsibilities)

Benefits

- 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.

Company Culture

Chess Wizards Instructors receive Full training and ongoing support. Full curriculum and materials. Free chess classes. Opportunities for advancement. Work flexibility. Great company culture!