Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Sacramento, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school enrichment program in Sacramento, California. 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. They create a positive classroom environment, keep students engaged, redirect behavior when needed, and encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The role also involves following school safety protocols and supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities, as well as traveling to local school sites and arriving prepared and on time. Classes are held 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 class availability at local partner schools. A typical class commitment is approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Pay is $55–$75 per class. Mileage is reimbursed for trips exceeding 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location. Work locations are assigned by the manager based on available schools and classes. Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, advancement opportunities, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. Relocation assistance is not provided; candidates must live in the Sacramento area or relocate at their own expense.

Requirements

Experience working with groups of children, such as through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar work.
Comfort leading a class independently and creating 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.
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 1–5 classes per week, depending on local school availability.
Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and strictly adhering to safety and school policies while supervising children independently.
Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
Resume detailing relevant experience, including work with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
Completion of the required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience working with children, and qualifications to teach chess.

Responsibilities

Lead 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, keep students engaged, and redirect behavior when needed.
Encourage students’ problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
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.