Assistant Chess Instructor - Fall
About The Position
Chess Wizards is hiring an Assistant Chess Instructor to support its after-school chess enrichment program at local schools in the Miami, Florida area. The assistant works alongside a Chess Instructor to help set up and manage interactive chess classes for groups of 15–22 elementary students. The role involves helping students learn chess fundamentals, supporting classroom activities and positive behavior, and promoting problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking, and good sportsmanship. Classes take place on weekday afternoons, with start times typically between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Assistants teach between one and five classes per week, depending on class availability at partner schools. A typical class commitment is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup and post-class responsibilities. The position requires travel between local school sites, and mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 15 miles one way from the employee’s home or work location. Work locations are assigned by a manager. Chess Wizards provides training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, and opportunities to advance to Chess Instructor. The position is based in Miami, FL. Relocation assistance is not provided; candidates must already live in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.
Requirements
- Genuine interest in working with groups of elementary students.
- Ability to follow direction 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, with class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, for one to five classes per week depending on availability.
- Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and strictly following safety and school policies.
- Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
- Completion of a required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience working with children, and chess-teaching qualifications.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in teaching, tutoring, camp counseling, or a similar role.
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 chess concepts.
- Help guide activities, keep students engaged, and reinforce positive behavior.
- Follow the structured curriculum and promote good sportsmanship alongside the Chess Instructor.
- Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
- Encourage students’ problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
- Follow school safety protocols, including supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and in-class activities.
- Travel to assigned local school sites for each session.
- Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $30–$35 per class.
- Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way.
- Full training and ongoing support.
- Full curriculum and materials.
- Free chess classes.
- Opportunities for advancement to Chess Instructor.
- Work flexibility.
- Great company culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
