Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Adamstown, MD

21d•$50 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school enrichment program in Adamstown, Maryland. Instructors teach chess to elementary students using a structured curriculum, create positive and engaging classroom experiences, and encourage sportsmanship, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. Classes typically have 10–15 students and are held at local schools on weekday afternoons, with start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach between one and five classes per week, depending on local school availability. Each class session takes approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The role requires travel between assigned school locations and reliable personal transportation. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location. Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, and opportunities for advancement. The position is based in Adamstown, MD; relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

Experience working with groups of children, such as through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar work.
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 explaining 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 for class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, with capacity to teach one to five classes per week depending on school availability.
Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and a strong record of reliability and adherence to safety and school policies while supervising children independently.
Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
Resume detailing relevant experience, including work with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
Completion of a required application questionnaire about interest, experience working with children, and qualifications to teach chess.

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, maintain student engagement, 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 assigned local school sites for each session.
Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.