Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join our after-school enrichment program. This is a perfect side-hustle where you can apply your love for chess and work with kids.

About the role

This position is designated for the Fall season and is based in Reading, MA. The recruitment team is currently conducting interviews for sessions starting in late summer/early fall.

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.
• 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

• Professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor.
• 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 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.

Skills

• Teaching experience with children.
• Ability to lead and manage a classroom effectively.
• Knowledge of chess fundamentals and strategies.
• Positive and engaging personality.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $50 - $70 per class (Typical class time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes which includes pre-class setup, instructional time, and post-class responsibilities).
• Flexible Hours: Teach a minimum of 1 class up to a maximum of 5 classes per week. The specific number is based on the availability of classes at local schools in your area.
• Travel Compensation: 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.

Pay

• $50 - $70 per class

Schedule

• Minimum of 1 class up to a maximum of 5 classes per week.
• 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.

Cheers

Cheers to making a difference in the lives of young minds through chess! Apply now and get paid to teach chess!