Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Rockville, MD

21d•$50 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is hiring enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school enrichment program serving elementary students in Rockville, Maryland. Instructors lead interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 students, use a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and sportsmanship, and create a positive, engaging classroom environment. The role involves supervising students in accordance with school safety protocols, including during arrival, dismissal, and class activities, and traveling to assigned local school sites. Classes are held on weekday afternoons, with start times typically between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach between one and five classes per week depending on local school availability. Each class typically lasts approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Pay is $50–$65 per class; mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 15 miles one way. Full training, curriculum, materials, ongoing support, and opportunities for advancement are provided. The position is based in Rockville, MD, and relocation assistance is not provided.

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.
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 clearly 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 for class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, for one to five classes per week depending on school availability.
Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and a strong record of reliability and adherence to safety and school policies.
Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
Submit a resume detailing relevant experience working with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
Complete the required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience working with children, and chess-teaching qualifications.
Currently reside in the Rockville, MD area or be 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.
Keep students engaged, guide activities, and redirect behavior when needed.
Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking, and connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
Follow school safety protocols and supervise students 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.