Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Wylie, TX

21d • $60 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic and reliable instructors for its after-school enrichment program in Wylie, Texas. Instructors lead fun, interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship. The role involves independently guiding activities, keeping students engaged, redirecting behavior when needed, and creating a positive classroom environment that encourages problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.

Instructors follow school safety protocols and supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities. They travel to various local school sites, arriving on time and prepared for each session. Typical class time is approximately 90 minutes, including pre-class setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Classes are scheduled on weekday afternoons, with start times generally between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach between one and five classes per week, depending on the availability of classes at local schools.

Chess Wizards provides full training and ongoing support, a complete curriculum and materials, free chess classes, advancement opportunities, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. The position is based in Wylie, TX; relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children, such as through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar work.
• Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
• 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, to teach one to five classes per week, depending on local school availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and following safety and school policies while independently supervising children.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Submit a resume detailing relevant experience, including work with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Complete the required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience with children, and qualifications to teach chess.
• Currently reside in the Wylie, TX area or be willing to relocate at personal expense.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 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.
• Follow school safety protocols and supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities.
• Travel to various local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip), from home or work location.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Full curriculum and materials.
• Free chess classes.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Work flexibility.
• Great company culture.

What This Job Offers

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