Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Salem, OR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic and reliable instructors to lead after-school chess enrichment classes for elementary students in Salem, Oregon. Instructors teach groups of 10–15 students using a structured curriculum, foster a positive and engaging classroom, and promote chess fundamentals, problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking, and good sportsmanship. Classes take place at local schools 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. A typical class takes approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The role requires travel between assigned school sites and independent supervision of children in accordance with school safety protocols. The position is based in Salem, OR; relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must live in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, work flexibility, and opportunities for advancement. Applicants must submit a resume detailing relevant experience and complete a required questionnaire about their interest, experience with children, and qualifications to teach chess.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children 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.
• 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, subject to local school availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and protecting students’ well-being.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and time-management skills, with strict adherence to safety and school policies.
• Submit a resume detailing relevant experience with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Complete the required application questionnaire.

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

• Competitive pay of $50–$75 per class.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed