Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Irvine, CA

14d•$65 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is hiring enthusiastic and reliable instructors for its after-school chess enrichment program in Irvine, California. Instructors lead interactive classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, using the company’s structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and encourage good sportsmanship. The role involves independently managing a lively classroom, keeping students engaged, redirecting behavior when needed, and following school safety protocols while supervising students. Classes are held at local schools on weekday afternoons, with start times typically between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach a minimum of one and a maximum of five classes per week, depending on local class availability. Each class typically takes approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The position requires travel between assigned school locations using personal transportation. Pay is $65–$80 per class, and mileage reimbursement is provided for trips over 15 miles one way. Full training, curriculum, materials, and ongoing support are provided. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Experience working with groups of children through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar activities.
Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, friendly, and enjoyable 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 piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics, and ability to explain them 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, subject to local class availability.
Commitment to student safety and strict adherence to safety and school policies.
Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
Resume detailing relevant experience, including work with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
Completion of 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.
Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity, keeping students engaged and redirecting behavior when needed.
Encourage students’ problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
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.