Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Novato, CA

14d•$55 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is hiring enthusiastic, reliable instructors to lead an after-school chess enrichment program for elementary students in Novato, California. Instructors teach fun, interactive classes for groups of 10–15 students using a structured curriculum. Classes are held at local schools on weekday afternoons, with start times typically between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM; availability is required within the broader Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM window. Instructors teach 1–5 classes per week, depending on local school availability. Each class typically takes approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Pay is $55–$75 per class, and mileage reimbursement is provided for trips over 15 miles one way. Work locations are assigned based on available schools and classes in the instructor’s area. The position is based in Novato, CA; relocation assistance is not provided, so applicants must already live in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense. Chess Wizards provides full training and ongoing support, a complete curriculum and materials, free chess classes, opportunities for advancement, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. Applicants must submit a resume describing relevant experience and complete a required questionnaire about their interest, experience working with children, and qualifications to teach chess. Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Experience working with groups of children, such as in teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar settings.
Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
Upbeat, engaging, professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor.
Genuine desire to serve as 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.
Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
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 1–5 classes per week, subject to local partner-school availability.
Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and strictly following safety and school policies while independently supervising children.
Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
Submit a resume detailing relevant experience, including work with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings, and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
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 connections between chess and real-life problem-solving.
Follow school safety protocols and supervise 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.