Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Beaverton, OR

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school chess enrichment program in Beaverton, Oregon. Instructors lead fun, interactive classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship. The role calls for creating a positive classroom environment, keeping students engaged, guiding activities, and redirecting behavior when needed. Instructors independently supervise children and follow school safety protocols during arrival, dismissal, and class activities. 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 class availability at partner schools. Each class typically takes approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Instructors travel between assigned school locations; mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 15 miles one way from home or work. Relocation assistance is not provided. Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, advancement opportunities, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. Applicants must submit a resume describing 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, 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.
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, with capacity to teach one to five classes per week depending on availability.
Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and following school policies while independently supervising children.
Strong reliability, punctuality, and time-management skills.
Submit a resume detailing relevant experience with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
Complete the required application questionnaire.

Responsibilities

Lead 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 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.