Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Chester, PA

15d•$50 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable instructor for its after-school chess enrichment program in Chester, Pennsylvania. The instructor leads interactive classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and sportsmanship while fostering problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The role requires independently guiding activities, keeping students engaged, redirecting behavior when needed, and following school safety protocols while supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities. Instructors travel to assigned local school sites and are expected to arrive prepared and on time. Classes take place 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 class availability at local schools. A typical class is approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Pay is $50–$65 per class, and mileage reimbursement is provided for trips over 15 miles one way. Chess Wizards provides full training and ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, opportunities for advancement, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. The role is based in Chester, PA; relocation assistance is not provided, so candidates must live in the area or relocate at their own expense. Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Experience working with groups of children, such as through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar work.
Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor and an upbeat, engaging approach.
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.
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, with capacity to teach one to five classes weekly, subject to local class availability.
Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and reliability in independently supervising children while strictly following safety and school policies.
Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
Submit a resume detailing relevant experience, including work with children and 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 10–15 elementary students.
Use the structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship.
Guide activities, maintain student engagement, 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.