Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Los Angeles, CA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic and reliable instructors for its after-school chess enrichment program for elementary students in Los Angeles, California. Instructors lead fun, interactive classes for groups of approximately 10–15 students, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and encourage good sportsmanship, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The role involves independently managing a lively classroom, maintaining a positive and engaging environment, and following school safety procedures while supervising students during activities, arrival, and dismissal.

Classes take place at local schools on weekday afternoons, with start times generally between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach between one and five classes per week depending on local class availability. A typical class commitment is approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Instructors travel between assigned school sites; mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 15 miles one way from home or work. Full training, curriculum, and materials are provided.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children 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 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.
• 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 weekly depending on local 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 working with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Complete the required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience with children, and chess-teaching qualifications.
• Currently reside in the Los Angeles area or be willing to relocate at personal expense; relocation assistance is not provided.

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 assigned local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time and prepared to teach.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $55–$75 per class.
• Mileage reimbursement for trips exceeding 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip) from home or work.
• 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