Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Diamond Bar, CA

21d•$55 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable instructor for its after-school chess enrichment program in Diamond Bar, California. The instructor leads fun, interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, uses a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and sportsmanship, and supports students’ problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. Instructors receive full training, curriculum and materials, ongoing support, and free chess classes. Classes take place at local schools on weekday afternoons, with start times 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 one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The role requires travel between school sites and independent supervision of students in accordance with school safety protocols. 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 piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics, and ability to explain them 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, for one to five classes per week depending on local school availability.
Commitment to school safety protocols, reliability, and strict adherence to safety and school policies while supervising children independently.
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 chess-teaching qualifications.
Currently reside in the Diamond Bar, CA 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.
Manage a lively classroom confidently and positively, keeping students engaged and redirecting behavior when needed.
Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
Follow school safety protocols and supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and in-class activities.
Travel to various local school sites for each session.
Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.