Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Westmont, IL

20d • $45 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to teach chess in its after-school enrichment program for elementary students in the Westmont, Illinois area. Instructors lead interactive classes for groups of approximately 10–15 students, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals, encourage good sportsmanship, and develop problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The role requires independently managing a lively classroom, engaging students, and redirecting behavior when needed, while following school safety protocols and supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities.

Classes take place at local schools 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. Each class session typically takes approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Instructors travel to assigned school sites and must have reliable personal transportation. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location. The position is based in Westmont, IL; relocation assistance is not provided.

Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, advancement opportunities, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. Applicants must submit a resume and complete a required application questionnaire. Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.
• Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor and a genuine desire to serve as a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals and 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 strictly following safety and school policies while independently supervising children.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Submit a resume detailing relevant experience and complete the required application questionnaire.
• Currently reside in the Westmont, IL 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.
• Manage a lively classroom confidently and positively, keeping students engaged and redirecting behavior when needed.
• Encourage students’ problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking, including connecting chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
• Follow school safety protocols and supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and in-class activities.
• Travel to assigned 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 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