Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Shrewsbury, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join their after-school enrichment program. This role involves leading fun, interactive chess classes for elementary students, teaching chess fundamentals, promoting good sportsmanship, and managing a lively classroom environment. The position requires a genuine desire to be a positive role model and connect chess problem-solving to real-life situations. Instructors will travel to various local school sites for each session and must adhere to school safety protocols.

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. You should be able to clearly and confidently 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 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

Nice To Haves

• Love chess
• Enjoy working with kids
• Can make learning fun
• Can create a positive classroom environment
• Can share the magic of chess with elementary students

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students.
• Instructors should be comfortable guiding activities, keeping students engaged, and redirecting behavior when needed.
• Use our 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 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 - $70 per class
• Flexible Hours: Teach a minimum of 1 class up to a maximum of 5 classes per week.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees