Chess Instructor | Fall
Chess Wizards•Southborough, MA
•$50 - $70•Onsite
About The Position
Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join their after-school enrichment program. This role involves leading fun, interactive chess classes for elementary students, teaching chess fundamentals, and promoting good sportsmanship. Instructors will manage a classroom, encourage problem-solving and creativity, and follow school safety protocols. The position requires travel to various local school sites for each session, arriving on time and prepared to engage students.
Requirements
- Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
- Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
- Professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor.
- Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
- Strong grasp of chess fundamentals, including piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics.
- Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
- Reliable personal transportation and the ability to drive between locations.
- Availability on weekday afternoons, with class start times falling within the 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM window, to teach 1–5 classes per week.
- Commitment to implementing school safety protocols.
- Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
- Must be currently residing in the Southborough, MA area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.
Nice To Haves
- Upbeat, engaging instructors.
Responsibilities
- Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students.
- Teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship using a structured curriculum.
- Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
- Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
- Follow school safety protocols, including supervision during arrival, dismissal, and in-class activities.
- Travel to various local school sites for each session.
- Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay: $50 - $70 per class
- Flexible Hours: Teach 1-5 classes per week.
- Mileage reimbursement provided for trips over 15 miles one way.
- Full training and ongoing support.
- Full curriculum and materials.
- Free chess classes.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Work flexibility.
- Great company culture!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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