Assistant Chess Instructor - Fall

Chess Wizards • Kennesaw, GA

11d • $30 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable Assistant Instructors to support its after-school chess enrichment program for elementary students in Kennesaw, Georgia. The role offers an opportunity to develop teaching skills, learn classroom strategies, and mentor young chess players. Assistants support a Chess Instructor in classes of 15–22 students at local schools, using a structured curriculum and materials provided by Chess Wizards.

Classes take place on weekday afternoons, with start times typically between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach between one and five classes per week, depending on local school availability. A typical class commitment is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The position requires travel among local school sites. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 15 miles one way from the employee’s home or work location. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• Genuine interest in working with groups of elementary students.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals, including the ability to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age-appropriate way.
• Ability to follow direction and support the Chess Instructor’s classroom management.
• Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor and a desire to be a positive role model.
• Ability to promote good sportsmanship and help create interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
• 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, to teach one to five classes per week, subject to local school availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and following school policies when supervising children.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.

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 as students practice piece movements and learn basic chess concepts.
• Help guide activities, engage students, 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 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.

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