Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Canton, MI

20d • $50 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school chess enrichment program serving elementary students in Canton, Michigan. Instructors teach interactive classes using a structured curriculum, promote sportsmanship and problem-solving, and create a positive classroom environment. Classes serve approximately 10–15 students and take place at local schools on weekday afternoons, with start times typically between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach 1–5 classes per week, depending on local school availability. Each class takes approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The role requires travel between school locations and independent supervision of children in accordance with school safety protocols. Full training, curriculum, materials, and ongoing support are 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.
• Professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor.
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals, including piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics, with the ability to explain them clearly and age-appropriately.
• Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
• 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, and ability to teach 1–5 classes per week depending on school availability.
• Commitment to student safety, reliability, and strict adherence to school safety protocols and policies.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Submit a resume detailing relevant experience, including work 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.
• Currently reside in the Canton, Michigan area or be willing to relocate at personal expense; relocation assistance is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students.
• Use the structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship.
• Manage an energetic classroom confidently and positively, keeping students engaged and redirecting behavior when needed.
• Encourage students’ problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking, and 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 punctually, 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 provided.
• 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