Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • McKinney, TX

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is hiring an enthusiastic, reliable instructor for its after-school enrichment program in McKinney, Texas. The instructor leads interactive chess classes for elementary students, typically groups of 10–15, using the company’s structured curriculum and materials. Classes take place at local schools on weekday afternoons, with start times typically between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach a minimum of one and a maximum of five classes per week, depending on local school availability. A typical class commitment is approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The instructor travels between assigned school locations and independently supervises students while following school safety policies. This vacancy is designated for the Fall season, with sessions scheduled to begin in late summer or early fall. The company provides full training and ongoing support.

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.
• Upbeat, engaging, professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor.
• 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.
• 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, depending on local school availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and strictly following safety and school 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 McKinney, Texas area or be willing to relocate at personal expense; relocation assistance is not provided.

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, engage students, and redirect behavior when needed.
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
• Encourage 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 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 $60–$70 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed