Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•University Park, MD

20d•$50 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to teach chess in its after-school enrichment program for elementary students in University Park, Maryland. Instructors lead fun, interactive classes for groups of approximately 10–15 students, use a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and sportsmanship, and foster problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The role involves independently managing a classroom, redirecting behavior as needed, following school safety protocols, supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities, and traveling to assigned local school sites. Instructors receive full training and ongoing support, curriculum and materials, and free chess classes. The position offers flexible weekday-afternoon scheduling, with a minimum of one and maximum of five classes per week depending on local school availability. Classes typically start between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Typical class time is approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Pay is $50–$65 per class. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location. Candidates must live in the University Park area or be willing to relocate at their own expense; relocation assistance is not provided. Applicants must submit a resume detailing relevant experience and complete a required questionnaire.

Requirements

Experience working with groups of children in teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or a similar setting.
Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor.
Genuine desire to serve as 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 and 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 for class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, and ability to teach 1–5 classes per week depending on school availability.
Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and strong reliability and adherence to safety and school policies when supervising children independently.
Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
Resume detailing relevant experience with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
Completion of 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.
Guide activities, maintain student engagement, and redirect behavior when needed.
Manage a lively classroom confidently and positively.
Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking, including connecting chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
Follow school safety protocols and supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and classroom activities.
Travel to assigned local school sites for each session.
Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.