Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Humble, TX

12d • $60 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic and reliable instructors for its after-school enrichment program in Humble, Texas. Instructors teach chess to elementary students using a structured curriculum and create positive, interactive classroom experiences. Classes typically have 10–15 students and last approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Instructors teach between one and five classes per week, depending on local school availability. Classes are held at local schools on weekday afternoons, with start times typically between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors travel between assigned school locations and must follow school safety protocols while supervising students.

Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, and free chess classes. The position offers work flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Candidates must live in the Humble 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.
• Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
• Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor.
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals, including explaining 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, with class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, to teach one to five classes per week, depending on local school availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and adhering strictly 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 a required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience working with children, and chess-teaching qualifications.
• Currently residing in the Humble area or willing to relocate at personal expense.

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.
• Follow school safety protocols, including supervision 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

• $60–$70 per class.
• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip) from home or work.
• 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: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed