Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Barnesville, MD

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school enrichment program in Barnesville, Maryland. The instructor leads fun, interactive chess classes for elementary students, typically groups of 10–15 children, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and encourage good sportsmanship. The role involves managing an active classroom, keeping students engaged, and redirecting behavior as needed while maintaining a positive, kid-friendly environment.

Classes take place at various 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 local school availability. Each class takes approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including pre-class setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Instructors travel between assigned school locations and are responsible for following school safety protocols, including supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities. Full training, curriculum, materials, ongoing support, and free chess classes are provided. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar work.
• Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals, including the ability to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age-appropriate way.
• Professional, positive, upbeat, engaging, and kid-friendly demeanor.
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• 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 as available.
• Commitment to school safety protocols and strong reliability when independently supervising children.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Submit a resume detailing relevant experience 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 Barnesville, Maryland area or be willing to relocate at personal expense.

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.
• Keep students engaged, guide activities, 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 various assigned local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $50–$65 per class.
• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip) from home or work location.
• Flexible hours and work flexibility.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Full curriculum and materials.
• Free chess classes.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Great company culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed