Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Anaheim, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable instructor for its after-school chess enrichment program in Anaheim, California. The instructor leads fun, interactive chess classes for elementary students, typically groups of 10–15, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and encourage good sportsmanship. The role involves independently guiding activities, maintaining a positive classroom environment, engaging students, and redirecting behavior when needed.

Classes are held 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 class availability at partner schools. A typical class commitment is approximately one hour and 30 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The instructor travels between assigned local school sites and follows school safety protocols, including supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities.

Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, a curriculum and materials, free chess classes, advancement opportunities, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. The position is based in Anaheim, CA; relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children, such as 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 class availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and adhering strictly to school policies while supervising children independently.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Currently reside in the Anaheim area or be willing to relocate at personal expense; relocation assistance is not provided.
• Submit a resume detailing relevant experience and 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

• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip), measured 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