Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Los Alamitos, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to teach chess in an after-school enrichment program for elementary students in Los Alamitos, California. Instructors lead fun, interactive classes for groups of 10–15 students, use a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and sportsmanship, and maintain a positive, safe classroom environment. The role involves independently supervising children, following school safety protocols, and traveling to assigned local school sites.

Classes are held 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. A typical class lasts approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Pay is $65–$80 per class, and mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location. Work locations are assigned by a manager based on available schools and classes.

Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, opportunities for advancement, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. Applicants must reside in the Los Alamitos area or be willing to relocate at their own expense; relocation assistance is not provided. Applicants must submit a resume and complete a required questionnaire about their interest, experience with children, and chess-teaching qualifications.

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 and ability to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics 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, 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, including work with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Complete the required application questionnaire.
• Currently reside in the Los Alamitos 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.
• 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 and real-life problem-solving.
• Follow school safety protocols and supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and in-class activities.
• Travel to various assigned local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed