Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Coyote, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school chess enrichment program in Coyote, California. Instructors lead fun, interactive classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship. They create a positive classroom environment, keep students engaged, guide activities, and redirect behavior when needed. Classes take place at local schools on weekday afternoons, typically starting 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 role involves travel between local school sites; mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location. Instructors receive training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, opportunities for advancement, and work flexibility. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

Experience working with groups of children in teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or a similar setting.
Ability to lead a class independently and create 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 within the Monday–Friday 12:00 PM–6:00 PM window to teach one to five classes per week, subject to local school availability.
Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and adhering strictly to school policies.
Strong reliability, punctuality, and time-management skills.
Submit a resume describing relevant experience, including work with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
Complete the required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience working with children, and qualifications to teach chess.
Currently reside in the Coyote, California area or be willing to relocate at personal expense.

Responsibilities

Lead interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students.
Use the structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship.
Guide activities, engage students, and redirect behavior when needed.
Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking, including connections between chess and real-life problem-solving.
Follow school safety protocols and supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities.
Travel to assigned local school sites for each session.
Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.