Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join our after-school enrichment program in Rockland, MA.

About the Role

This is a seasonal position, with sessions starting in late summer/early fall. The ideal candidate loves chess and enjoys working with kids, and can make learning fun while promoting good sportsmanship.

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 and ability to explain them 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

Qualifications

• Competitive Pay: $50 - $70 per class (Typical class time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes)
• Flexible Hours: Teach a minimum of 1 class up to a maximum of 5 classes per week
• Travel Compensation: Mileage reimbursement provided for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip)

Benefits

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

Pay

$50 - $70 per class

Schedule

Classes are scheduled on weekday afternoons, with start times typically falling between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM at various local schools.

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

Candidates must be currently residing in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense. Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer.