Assistant Chess Instructor - Fall

Chess Wizards • Northbrook, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Assistant Instructors for its after-school chess enrichment program in Northbrook, Illinois. The role supports a Chess Instructor in delivering fun, interactive classes for elementary students and offers hands-on teaching experience. Classes typically include 15–22 students and last approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup and post-class responsibilities. Instructors teach between one and five classes per week, depending on local school availability. Classes take place at local schools on weekday afternoons, with start times typically between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Work locations are assigned based on available schools and classes. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 15 miles one way from the employee’s home or work location. Relocation assistance is not provided; applicants must live in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, work flexibility, and opportunities to advance to Chess Instructor. Applicants must complete a required questionnaire about their interest, experience working with children, and chess qualifications. Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Genuine interest in working with groups of elementary students.
• Ability to follow direction and support the Chess Instructor’s classroom management.
• Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor and an engaging approach to supporting students’ learning.
• 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, for one to five classes per week depending on local school availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and strictly following safety and school policies.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Complete the required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience working with children, and qualifications to teach chess.
• Currently reside in the Northbrook, Illinois area or be willing to relocate at personal expense; relocation assistance is not provided.

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 elementary students.
• Provide one-on-one or small-group support to students as they practice piece movements and learn basic concepts.
• Support classroom activities, student engagement, and positive behavior.
• Follow the structured curriculum and promote good sportsmanship alongside the Chess Instructor.
• 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 in-class activities.
• Travel to local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time and prepared to engage students.

Benefits

• Full training and ongoing support.
• Full curriculum and materials.
• Free chess classes.
• Opportunities for advancement to Chess Instructor.
• Work flexibility.
• Great company culture.
• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way from home or work location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed