Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Howell, MI

15d • $50 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic and reliable instructors to teach chess in its after-school enrichment program for elementary students in the Howell, Michigan area. Instructors lead interactive 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 independently supervising children, following school safety procedures, 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. A typical class commitment is approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Pay is $50–$65 per class. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips more than 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location.

Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, advancement opportunities, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. The position is based in Howell, MI; candidates must live in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense, as relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children 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 a 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, with the ability to explain them clearly and 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, with capacity to teach one to five classes per week depending on school availability.
• Strong reliability and commitment to following school safety protocols and policies while independently supervising children.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• 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.
• Currently reside in the Howell, MI 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.
• Guide activities, keep students engaged, and redirect behavior when needed.
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
• Encourage students’ problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking, including connections between chess and real-life problem-solving.
• Follow school safety protocols and supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and classroom activities.
• Travel to assigned local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time and prepared to teach.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $50–$65 per class.
• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way from home or work location.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Full curriculum and materials provided.
• 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