Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Arlington, TX

18d • $60 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is hiring enthusiastic and reliable instructors to teach after-school chess enrichment classes to elementary students in Arlington, Texas. Instructors lead interactive classes for groups of approximately 10–15 students, use the company’s structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and sportsmanship, and maintain a positive, engaging classroom. The role involves independently supervising children, following school safety procedures, and traveling to assigned local school sites. Classes take place 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. Each class typically takes approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Chess Wizards provides training, ongoing support, curriculum, and materials. The position is based in Arlington, TX; relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children, such as teaching, tutoring, coaching, or camp counseling.
• Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
• Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor and an upbeat, engaging approach.
• 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 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, with capacity to teach one to five classes per week depending on local school availability.
• Commitment to school safety protocols and student well-being, with reliability and strict adherence to safety and school policies.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Resume detailing relevant experience, including work with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Completion of the required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience working with children, and chess-teaching qualifications.

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, engage students, and redirect behavior when needed.
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Connect chess problem-solving with real-life problem-solving.
• Follow school safety protocols and supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and in-class activities.
• Travel to various assigned local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $60–$70 per class.
• Flexible schedule of one to five classes per week.
• Mileage reimbursement for trips exceeding 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip).
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Curriculum and materials provided.
• Free chess classes.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Work flexibility.
• Positive company culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed