Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Mountain View, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is hiring enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school chess enrichment program in Mountain View, California. Instructors lead fun, interactive classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and encourage good sportsmanship. The role involves independently guiding activities, maintaining a positive classroom environment, redirecting behavior when necessary, and supervising students in accordance with school safety protocols. 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. Each class takes approximately one hour and 30 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Travel between school sites is required; mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location. Work locations are assigned based on available schools and classes. Chess Wizards provides full training and ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, advancement opportunities, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. Relocation assistance is not provided. Applicants must reside in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense. Applicants must submit a resume and complete a required questionnaire about their interest, experience working with children, and chess-teaching qualifications.

Requirements

Experience working with groups of children, such as through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar activities.
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, with class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, and ability to teach one to five classes per week depending on local availability.
Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and adhering strictly to school 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.

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 connecting chess problem-solving to 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.