After School Chess Teacher

Bank Street College of Education • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The After School Chess Teacher leads an after school course that meets children where they are and encourages a deepening understanding of chess strategy. Working with the After School Administrative Team and under the supervision of the Auxiliary Programs team, the Chess Teacher devises and documents an age-appropriate curriculum for two age groups and shares relevant information with supervisors as needed. This role is well suited to an educator who is energized by teaching strategy and critical thinking to elementary-aged students in a progressive, child-centered setting.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Knowledge of chess strategy and instruction
• Willingness to collaborate and work as part of a team, as well as develop skills in working with individual children, small groups, and the whole class
• Curiosity about and commitment to learning more about Bank Street’s approach to this type of learning

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience teaching chess to the age groups indicated
• Experience managing a classroom and teaching children (experience working with young children a plus)
• Experience with progressive education
• Prior experience working as part of the Bank Street community

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with administrators and supervisors to create and document age-appropriate chess curriculum for each age group
• Teach chess strategy in a way that meets children at their current level of understanding and supports continued growth
• Build relationships with students and create an engaging learning environment
• Participate as a member of a collaborative, cooperative After School program, sharing information and strategies to sustain a healthy classroom community
• Use classroom management skills to run and support an energetic classroom of children while maintaining and reinforcing health and safety rules
• Support students in moving safely through the hallways and in and out of the building, following building-wide health and safety regulations
• Oversee the safe transfer of children to after school programming and dismissal to authorized adults

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED