Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Denver, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to lead after-school chess enrichment classes for elementary students at local schools in Denver, Colorado. Instructors teach groups of 10–15 students using a structured curriculum to cover chess fundamentals and encourage sportsmanship, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. They are responsible for creating an engaging, positive classroom environment, managing student behavior, and following school safety protocols, including supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities. The role involves traveling to different local school sites and arriving punctually and prepared. Classes take place on weekday afternoons, typically starting between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach a minimum of one and a maximum of five classes per week, depending on local school availability. A typical class commitment is approximately one hour and 30 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Pay is $50–$65 per class. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location. Work locations are assigned by a manager based on available schools and classes. Chess Wizards provides full training and ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, opportunities for advancement, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. The role is based in Denver, CO; relocation assistance is not provided. Applicants must live in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense. Applications require a resume detailing relevant experience and completion of a required questionnaire.

Requirements

Experience working with groups of children through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar work.
Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
Upbeat, engaging, 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.
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, and ability to teach 1–5 classes per week depending on local school availability.
Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and strictly following safety and school policies while supervising children independently.
Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
Submit a resume detailing relevant experience and complete the required application questionnaire.
Currently reside in the Denver area or be willing to relocate at personal expense; relocation assistance is not provided.

Responsibilities

Lead fun, interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students.
Use the structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship.
Guide classroom activities, keep students engaged, and redirect behavior when needed.
Create and maintain a confident, positive, friendly classroom environment.
Encourage problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking, and connections between chess problem-solving and real-life problem-solving.
Follow school safety protocols and supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities.
Travel to assigned local school sites for each session.
Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.