Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Ann Arbor, MI

18d • $50 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic and reliable instructors for its after-school chess enrichment program in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Instructors lead interactive classes for elementary students, teach chess using a structured curriculum, and foster a positive classroom environment that supports good sportsmanship, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. Classes are held at local schools 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 takes approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The role requires travel between school locations and independent supervision of students in accordance with school safety protocols.

Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, and opportunities for advancement. The position is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan; relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must already live in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar work.
• Ability to independently lead interactive, friendly, and engaging classes.
• Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor and a genuine desire to serve as a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals, including the ability to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age-appropriate way.
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons, with class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, to teach one to five classes per week, subject to local school availability.
• Commitment to student safety, reliability, and strict adherence to school safety protocols and policies.
• 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 chess-teaching qualifications.
• Currently reside in the Ann Arbor 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 students' problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $50–$65 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