Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Wilmington, DE

15d • $50 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is hiring an enthusiastic, reliable Chess Instructor for its after-school enrichment program in Wilmington, Delaware. The instructor leads fun, interactive chess classes for elementary students, typically in groups of 10–15, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and encourage good sportsmanship, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The role involves independently managing a lively classroom, following school safety protocols, and supervising students 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 session is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The position requires travel among local school sites and reliable personal transportation. Chess Wizards provides full training, curriculum and materials, ongoing support, and opportunities for advancement. Relocation assistance is not provided.

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.
• Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor.
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals, including piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics, and ability to explain them 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.
• Weekday-afternoon availability for class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, for one to five classes per week depending on local availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and maintaining a strong record of reliability and adherence to safety and school policies.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Currently residing in the Wilmington, Delaware area or 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 the classroom with confidence and positivity.
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Follow school safety protocols and supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and in-class activities.
• Travel to local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $50–$65 per class.
• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip) from home or work.
• 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: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed