Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Norwalk, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to lead after-school chess enrichment classes for elementary students in Norwalk, Connecticut. Instructors teach groups of approximately 10–15 students using a structured curriculum to introduce chess fundamentals, encourage good sportsmanship, and support problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The role requires creating a friendly, engaging classroom, guiding activities, and redirecting behavior when needed.

Classes take place at local schools on weekday afternoons, with start times typically between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach from one to 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. Instructors travel between assigned school locations, arrive prepared and on time, and follow school safety procedures while supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities.

Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, and free chess classes. The position offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for advancement. It is based in Norwalk, CT; relocation assistance is not provided, and candidates must live in the area or relocate at their own expense. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals, including the ability to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age-appropriate way.
• Professional, positive, upbeat, engaging, and kid-friendly demeanor.
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Weekday-afternoon availability, 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, 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 qualifications to teach chess.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for groups of approximately 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 class activities.
• Travel to assigned local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Benefits

• $50–$75 per class; typical class time is approximately 1.5 hours, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities.
• 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.
• 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