Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • La Habra, CA

14d • $55 - $75 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school enrichment program in La Habra, California. Instructors lead interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and good sportsmanship. The role involves creating an engaging, positive classroom environment, guiding activities, managing student behavior, and encouraging problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. Instructors also follow school safety protocols and supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities.

Classes take place at local school sites 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, and travel between assigned locations. A typical class commitment is approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Full training, curriculum, materials, ongoing support, and opportunities for advancement are provided.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar activities.
• 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 piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics, and ability to explain them 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.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and adhering strictly to safety and school policies.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Currently residing in the La Habra area or 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.
• 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

• Competitive pay of $55–$75 per class.
• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way from the 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