Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Glenside, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to teach chess in an after-school enrichment program for elementary students in the Glenside, Pennsylvania area. Instructors lead fun, interactive classes for groups of 10–15 students, use a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and good sportsmanship, and create a positive classroom environment. The role involves independently guiding activities, keeping students engaged, and redirecting behavior when needed. Instructors also supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities, follow school safety protocols, and travel to local school sites.

Classes take place 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. Typical class time is approximately one hour and 30 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Pay is $50–$65 per class. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips over 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. Relocation assistance is not provided; candidates must currently live in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Chess Wizards provides full training and ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, opportunities for advancement, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. Applicants must submit a resume detailing relevant experience and complete a required application questionnaire. Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.
• 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 school availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and strictly following safety and school policies while supervising children independently.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Submit a resume detailing relevant experience and complete the required application questionnaire.
• Currently reside in the Glenside, PA 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 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 in-class activities.
• Travel to assigned local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Benefits

• Full training and ongoing support.
• Full curriculum and materials.
• Free chess classes.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Work flexibility.
• Great company culture.
• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way from home or work location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed