Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • New York, NY

21d • $50 - $75 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school chess enrichment program in Staten Island, NY. Instructors lead interactive chess classes for elementary students, use the company’s structured curriculum, and foster a positive classroom environment that encourages chess skills, problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking, and good sportsmanship.

Classes typically include 10–15 students and take place at local schools on weekday afternoons, with start times usually 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 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The position requires travel between local school sites; mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location.

Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, opportunities for advancement, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. Relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must live in the Staten Island area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children in teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or a similar setting.
• 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, and the 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 for class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, and ability to teach one to five classes per week depending on local school availability.
• Commitment to following school safety protocols and policies while independently supervising children.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and time-management skills.
• Resume detailing relevant experience with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Completion of the required application questionnaire about interest, experience working with children, and chess-teaching qualifications.
• Currently residing in the Staten Island area or willing to relocate at personal expense.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students.
• Guide activities, keep students engaged, and redirect behavior when needed.
• Use the structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship.
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Follow school safety protocols, including supervising students 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 of $50–$75 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed