Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•West Chester, PA

20d•$50 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is hiring enthusiastic and reliable instructors for its after-school chess enrichment program for elementary students in the West Chester, Pennsylvania area. Instructors lead interactive classes of approximately 10–15 students using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and encourage sportsmanship, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. Classes take place 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. A typical class commitment is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Instructors travel to assigned school sites, arrive prepared and on time, and independently supervise students while following school safety protocols. The role requires experience working with groups of children, confidence leading an engaging class, a strong grasp of chess fundamentals, reliable transportation, and availability during the stated weekday afternoon window. Full training, curriculum, materials, and ongoing support are provided. The role is described as a flexible side-hustle; relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

Experience working with groups of children through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar work.
Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor.
Genuine desire to be 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.
Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
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 school safety protocols and strong reliability when 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.

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.
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.