Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Maple Glen, PA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic and reliable instructors for its after-school enrichment program in Maple Glen, Pennsylvania. Instructors lead fun, interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and encourage good sportsmanship. They create a positive classroom environment, keep students engaged, and redirect behavior when needed.

Classes take place 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 local school availability. A typical class session lasts approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Instructors travel between assigned school locations and must follow school safety protocols, including supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities.

Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, a complete curriculum and materials, and free chess classes. The posting also mentions opportunities for advancement, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. The position is based in Maple Glen, PA; 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 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 adhering strictly to school policies.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Currently reside in the Maple Glen, PA area or be willing to relocate at personal expense.
• 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 chess-teaching qualifications.

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.
• Connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
• Follow school safety protocols and supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities.
• Travel to 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.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed