Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Diamond Bar, CA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable instructor to lead after-school chess enrichment classes for elementary students in Diamond Bar, California. Instructors use a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and good sportsmanship while creating a positive, interactive classroom environment. Classes serve approximately 10–15 students and take place at local schools on weekday afternoons, with start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach between one and five classes per week, depending on class availability at local partner schools. Each class typically takes approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The position involves traveling between assigned school sites and independently supervising children in accordance with school safety protocols. Training, ongoing support, curriculum, and materials are provided. The position is based in Diamond Bar, CA 91765; relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children, such as 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 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 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 availability.
• Commitment to school safety protocols and a strong record of reliability and strict adherence to safety and school policies when 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; 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, keep students engaged, and redirect behavior when needed.
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking, including connections between chess problem-solving 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 and prepared to teach.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $55–$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.
• Free chess classes.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Work flexibility.
• Great company culture.

What This Job Offers

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