Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Saline, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school chess enrichment program in Saline, Michigan. Instructors lead interactive classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and encourage good sportsmanship, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The role involves independently managing a lively classroom, keeping students engaged, redirecting behavior when needed, and following school safety protocols while supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities. Instructors travel to local school sites and should arrive prepared and on time. Classes are scheduled 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 class takes approximately 90 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. The position is based in Saline, MI; relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates 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, opportunities for advancement, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. Applicants must submit a resume detailing relevant experience and complete a required questionnaire about their interest, experience working with children, and chess-teaching qualifications.

Requirements

Experience working with groups of children through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar work.
Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
Upbeat, engaging manner and a professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor.
Genuine desire to serve as 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, with class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, to teach one to five classes per week, subject to school availability.
Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and strict adherence to safety and school policies.
Strong reliability, punctuality, and time-management skills.
Submit a resume detailing relevant experience working with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
Complete the required application questionnaire.

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 activities, keep students engaged, and redirect behavior when needed.
Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking, including connections between chess and real-life problem-solving.
Follow school safety protocols and supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and in-class activities.
Travel to various local school sites for each session.
Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.