Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Newcastle, WA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to lead an after-school chess enrichment program for elementary students in Newcastle, WA. Instructors teach fun, interactive classes of approximately 10–15 students using a structured curriculum. Typical classes last approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Classes take place at local schools on weekday afternoons, with start times typically between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach between one and five classes per week, depending on local school availability, and travel between assigned school sites. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips over 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location. Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, and free chess classes. The role offers work flexibility and opportunities for advancement. It is based in Newcastle, WA; relocation assistance is not provided, so candidates must already live in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense. Applicants must submit a resume detailing relevant experience and complete a required questionnaire about their interest, experience working with children, and chess-teaching qualifications.

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 manner and a professional, positive, 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 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 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 and complete the required application questionnaire.
Currently reside in the Newcastle, WA 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, redirect behavior when needed, and manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
Encourage students’ 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 in-class activities.
Travel to assigned local school sites for each session.
Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.