Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Burien, WA

22d • $60 - $75 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join their after-school enrichment program. This role involves teaching chess to elementary students, making learning fun, creating a positive classroom environment, and sharing the magic of chess. The position is described as a perfect side-hustle where you get paid to teach chess. The vacancy is designated for the Fall season, with interviews currently being conducted for sessions starting in late summer/early fall. The role requires leading fun, interactive chess classes for 10-15 students, using a structured curriculum to teach fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship. Instructors must manage a lively classroom, encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking, and follow school safety protocols. Travel to various local school sites is required, and instructors must arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar)
• Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
• Professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals. You should be able to clearly and confidently 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 the ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons, with class start times falling within the 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM window, to teach 1–5 classes per week.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols to protect students’ well-being.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills
• Resume detailing relevant experience, including working with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings, as well as any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Completion of a required questionnaire related to interest in the role, experience working with children, and qualifications to teach chess.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students.
• Instructors should be comfortable guiding activities, keeping students engaged, and redirecting behavior when needed.
• Use our structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship.
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Follow school safety protocols, including supervision 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $60 - $75 per class
• Flexible Hours: Teach a minimum of 1 class up to a maximum of 5 classes per week.
• Travel Compensation: Mileage reimbursement provided for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip), from your 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