Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Sugar Land, TX

2d • $50 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join their after-school enrichment program. This role involves teaching chess to elementary students, creating a positive classroom environment, and making learning fun. The position is a side-hustle opportunity where instructors get paid to teach chess.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• Comfort leading a class independently and creating 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.
• Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
• Reliable personal transportation and the ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons, with class start times falling within the 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM window, to teach 1–5 classes per week.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols to protect students’ well-being.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Resume detailing relevant experience.
• Completion of a required questionnaire.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students.
• Teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship using a structured curriculum.
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Follow school safety protocols, including supervision during arrival, dismissal, and in-class activities.
• Travel to various local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $50–$60 per class
• Flexible Hours: Teach a minimum of 1 class up to a maximum of 5 classes per week.
• Travel Compensation: Mileage reimbursement provided for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip).
• 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