Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Mill Valley, CA

20d•$55 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to lead after-school chess enrichment classes for elementary students in Mill Valley, California. Instructors teach groups of 10–15 students using a structured curriculum, create a positive and engaging classroom, and promote chess fundamentals, sportsmanship, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The role requires independently supervising children and following school safety protocols, including during arrival, dismissal, and class activities. Instructors travel between local school sites and are expected to arrive prepared and on time. Classes are scheduled on weekday afternoons, within a Monday–Friday, 12 p.m.–6 p.m. availability window. Instructors teach a minimum of one and a maximum of five classes per week, depending on the availability of classes at local partner schools. A typical class takes approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Pay is $55–$75 per class. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location. Full training, ongoing support, curriculum, and materials are 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, and kid-friendly demeanor.
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 within the Monday–Friday, 12 p.m.–6 p.m. window to teach 1–5 classes per week, depending on local class availability.
Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and strictly following safety and school policies.
Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
Currently residing in the Mill Valley, California area or willing to relocate at personal expense; relocation assistance is not provided.
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.

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 various local school sites for each session.
Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.