Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Northridge, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is hiring enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school enrichment program in Northridge, California. Instructors lead interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, use a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and sportsmanship, and help students build problem-solving, creativity, and critical-thinking skills. Classes take place at local schools on weekday afternoons, typically starting between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach between one and five classes per week, depending on local school availability. Each class takes approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The role involves traveling between assigned school sites and independently supervising children while following school safety policies.

Chess Wizards provides full training and ongoing support, curriculum and materials, and free chess classes. The company also offers opportunities for advancement, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. The position is based in Northridge, CA; relocation assistance is not provided, so candidates must already live in the area or relocate at their own expense.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children, such as through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar work.
• Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals, including the ability to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age-appropriate way.
• Professional, positive, upbeat, engaging, and kid-friendly demeanor.
• Genuine desire to serve as a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons for class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, with capacity to teach one to five classes per week depending on school availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and adhering strictly to safety and school policies while independently supervising children.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Submit a resume detailing relevant experience 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.
• Currently reside in the Northridge, CA area or be willing to relocate at personal expense; relocation assistance is not provided.

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.
• Manage an active classroom with confidence and positivity, keeping students engaged and redirecting behavior when needed.
• Encourage students’ problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking, including connecting chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
• Follow school safety protocols and supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities.
• Travel to assigned local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $55–$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