Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Atlanta, GA

12d • $50 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school chess enrichment program in Atlanta, Georgia. Instructors lead structured, interactive classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, teach chess fundamentals, and foster sportsmanship, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The role includes maintaining a positive classroom environment, redirecting behavior when needed, and following school safety protocols while supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities.

Instructors travel to assigned local school sites and teach between one and five classes per week, depending on class availability. Classes are scheduled on weekday afternoons, typically starting between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. A typical class session is approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The position is based in Atlanta; candidates must already live in the area or relocate at their own expense.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children in teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or a similar setting.
• 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 strictly following safety and school policies.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Resume detailing relevant experience, including work with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Completion of a required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience working with children, and chess-teaching qualifications.
• Currently residing in the Atlanta 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.
• 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

• Pay of $50–$70 per class.
• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip) from home or work.
• 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