Assistant Chess Instructor - Fall

Chess Wizards•Bethesda, MD

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking an Assistant Chess Instructor for its after-school enrichment program in Bethesda, Maryland. The role supports a Chess Instructor in delivering fun, interactive chess classes to elementary students. Classes typically serve 15–22 students and are scheduled at local schools on weekday afternoons, with start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach between one and five classes per week depending on local school availability. Each class commitment is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The position involves traveling between local school sites and following school safety protocols while supervising students. The role is an opportunity to gain hands-on teaching experience, develop classroom skills, and mentor young chess players. Chess Wizards provides training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, and opportunities to advance to Chess Instructor. Candidates must reside in the Bethesda area or be willing to relocate at their own expense; relocation assistance is not provided. A required application questionnaire covers interest in the role, experience working with children, and chess-teaching qualifications.

Requirements

Genuine interest in working with groups of elementary students.
Ability to follow directions and support the Chess Instructor’s classroom management.
Professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor.
Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
Strong grasp of chess fundamentals, including the ability to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age-appropriate way.
Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
Reliable personal transportation and ability to drive between locations.
Availability on weekday afternoons for class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, with capacity to teach one to five classes per week depending on availability.
Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and adhering strictly to safety and school policies.
Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
Completion of the required application questionnaire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in teaching, tutoring, camp counseling, or similar work.

Responsibilities

Assist the Chess Instructor with setting up and managing interactive chess classes for 15–22 elementary students.
Provide one-on-one or small-group support to help students practice piece movements and understand basic concepts.
Support classroom activities, student engagement, and positive behavior.
Follow the structured curriculum and promote good sportsmanship.
Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
Follow school safety protocols and supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities.
Travel to local school sites for each session.
Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.