Chess Tutor

Specific Duties

• Create and prepare material for distribution
• Affiliate with children in academic activities
• Design tailored chess lesson plans that enhance strategic thinking and game skills for students of varying levels
• Analyze students' games to identify strengths and weaknesses, provide constructive feedback, and foster critical problem-solving skills
• Organize and support chess tournaments and other enrichment activities while tracking student participation and progress
• Assist in compiling data for reports as necessary
• Charging and monitoring all Dream Center electronics (laptops)
• Compile daily tracking and data reports
• Track and measure various demographics and results for reporting purposes
• Maintain names and track students’ progress
• Assist Dream Center and Family Evening Program Manager in confidence with any situation that may arise involving children, guests, volunteers or otherwise

Qualifications

• Must be present at all times when volunteers are on-site
• Must have 6 + months experience participating in a chess club
• Must be able to work 3:30-6:30pm – Monday through Friday including Holidays
• Desire to help students succeed and be creative, specifically in K-12 chess skills
• Public Speaking: Ability to speak to small groups
• Team Oriented: Able to collaborate well with others
• Leadership: Ability to take initiative and provide direction to others