Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Deerfield, IL

11d • $55 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join their after-school enrichment program. This role involves teaching chess to elementary students, making learning fun, creating a positive classroom environment, and sharing the magic of chess. The position is a side-hustle with flexible hours and competitive pay, with classes typically lasting about one hour and thirty minutes, including setup and wrap-up. Instructors will lead interactive classes for 10-15 students, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship. The role requires managing a classroom confidently, encouraging problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking, and adhering to school safety protocols. Instructors will travel to various local school sites for sessions and must arrive on time, prepared, and ready 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 (piece movement, basic strategy, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Upbeat, engaging instructors.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students.
• Guide activities, keep students engaged, and redirect behavior when needed.
• Use a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship.
• 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: $55–$70 per class
• Flexible Hours: Teach a minimum of 1 class up to a maximum of 5 classes per week.
• Travel Compensation: Mileage reimbursement provided for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip).
• 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