Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Parker, CO

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable instructor for its after-school enrichment program in Parker, Colorado. The instructor leads fun, interactive chess 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. Instructors manage a lively classroom, redirect behavior when needed, and follow school safety protocols while supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities.

Classes take place at local schools on weekday afternoons, typically starting 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, and travel between assigned school sites. A typical class commitment is approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Training, curriculum, materials, ongoing support, and free chess classes are provided. Advancement opportunities and work flexibility are also offered. The role is based in Parker, CO; relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children, such as teaching, tutoring, coaching, or camp counseling.
• 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, with capacity 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.
• Resume detailing relevant experience, including work with children and teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Completion of the required application questionnaire about interest, experience working with children, and chess-teaching qualifications.
• Currently residing in the Parker, CO area or willing to relocate at personal expense.

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 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 (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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed