Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Bowie, MD

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school enrichment program serving elementary students in Bowie, Maryland. Instructors lead fun, interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 students, use a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and sportsmanship, and create a positive classroom environment. The role requires independently guiding activities, engaging students, and redirecting behavior when needed.

Classes take place at local schools on weekday afternoons, typically starting between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach between one and five classes per week, depending on local school availability. Each class commitment is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Instructors travel between assigned local school sites and must follow school safety protocols, including 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 flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Candidates must currently reside in the Bowie area or be willing to relocate at their own expense; relocation assistance is not provided.

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.
• Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor and an upbeat, engaging approach.
• 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.
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Weekday-afternoon availability for class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, with capacity to teach one to five classes per week depending on local school availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and adhering strictly to school policies while supervising children independently.
• 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.
• Currently reside in the Bowie, Maryland area or be willing to relocate at personal expense; relocation assistance is not provided.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $50–$65 per class.
• 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