Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Redmond, OR

12d • $50 - $75 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is hiring an instructor for its after-school chess enrichment program in Redmond, Oregon. The instructor leads interactive classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and encourage sportsmanship, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The role includes independently managing the classroom, redirecting behavior as needed, following school safety protocols, supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities, and traveling to local school sites. Instructors receive full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, and free chess classes. The position is presented as a flexible side-hustle, with one to five classes per week depending on local school availability. The featured class starts at 3:30 PM; classes are generally scheduled on weekday afternoons.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children, such as teaching, tutoring, coaching, or camp counseling.
• 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 piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics, and ability to explain them in an age-appropriate way.
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and strict adherence to safety and school policies.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Currently reside in the Redmond, Oregon area or be willing to relocate at personal expense; relocation assistance is not provided.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 elementary students.
• Use the structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship.
• Manage a lively classroom confidently and positively, keeping students engaged and redirecting behavior when needed.
• Encourage students’ problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Follow school safety protocols and supervise students 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.
• Connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $50–$75 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed