Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Libertyville, IL

1d • 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, creating a positive classroom environment, and making learning fun. The position is a side-hustle with flexible hours, offering competitive pay and mileage reimbursement for travel between school sites. The role requires a strong understanding of chess fundamentals and the ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life scenarios. Instructors will lead interactive classes, manage a classroom, and follow school safety protocols.

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. You should be able to clearly and confidently explain 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 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 to protect students’ well-being.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students.
• Instructors should be comfortable guiding activities, keeping students engaged, and redirecting behavior when needed.
• Use our 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: $45–$65 per class
• Flexible Hours: Teach a minimum of 1 class up to a maximum of 5 classes per week.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees