Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Willowbrook, IL

15d • $65 - $75 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to teach chess in its after-school enrichment program for elementary students in Willowbrook, Illinois. Instructors lead fun, interactive classes for groups of 10–15 students, use a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and sportsmanship, and help students develop problem-solving, creativity, and critical-thinking skills. Classes take place at local schools on weekday afternoons, with start times typically between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach 1–5 classes per week, depending on local class availability. Each class session is approximately 1.5 hours, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities, and requires travel between assigned school sites.

Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, and free chess classes. The role offers flexible work scheduling and opportunities for advancement. Candidates must live in the Willowbrook area or be willing to relocate at their own expense; relocation assistance is not provided. Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar activities.
• Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
• An upbeat, engaging, professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor.
• A 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.
• Reliable personal transportation and the ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons for class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, teaching 1–5 classes per week as available.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and strictly following safety and school policies while independently supervising children.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• A resume detailing relevant experience, including work with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Completion of a required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience working with children, and qualifications to teach chess.
• Currently residing in the Willowbrook area or willingness to relocate at personal expense.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 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.
• 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 $65–$75 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 provided.
• Free chess classes.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Work flexibility.
• Great company culture. Relocation assistance is not provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed