Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Athens, GA

17d • $50 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school enrichment program in Athens, Georgia. Instructors lead structured, interactive chess classes for elementary students, creating a positive classroom environment and making learning fun. Classes typically serve 10–15 students and take place at local schools on weekday afternoons, with start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach between one and five 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 assigned school locations; mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location. Full training, curriculum, materials, and ongoing support are provided. The position is based in Athens, GA, and relocation assistance is not available. Candidates must live in the area or relocate at their own expense.

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 engaging sessions.
• Professional, positive, 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 for class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, to teach one to five classes per week, subject to local school availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and strictly following safety and school policies while supervising children independently.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Resume detailing relevant experience, including work with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Completion of a required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience working with children, and qualifications to teach chess.
• Currently residing in the Athens, GA area or willing to relocate there at personal expense.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students.
• Use the provided 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 students’ problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Follow school safety protocols, including supervising 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–$70 per class.
• Mileage reimbursement for trips exceeding 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed