Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Alpharetta, GA

18d • $50 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school enrichment program in Alpharetta, Georgia. Instructors lead fun, interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and good sportsmanship. They create a positive classroom environment, keep students engaged, redirect behavior when needed, and encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. Instructors also follow school safety protocols and supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities.

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. A typical class commitment is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Instructors travel between school sites and must arrive prepared and on time. Pay is $50–$70 per class. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips over 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location. Work locations are assigned by a manager based on available schools and classes.

Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, opportunities for advancement, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. The position is based in Alpharetta, GA; relocation assistance is not provided, and candidates must currently live in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense. Applicants must submit a resume detailing relevant experience and complete a required application questionnaire.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar activities.
• Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
• An 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.
• Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
• 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, for one to five classes per week 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.
• Resume detailing relevant experience with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Completion of the required application questionnaire.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 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.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way from home or work location.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Full curriculum and materials.
• Free chess classes.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Work flexibility.
• Positive company culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed