Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Bear Creek, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is hiring an enthusiastic, reliable instructor to teach after-school chess enrichment classes to elementary students in the Bear Creek, Texas area. Classes serve approximately 10–15 students and use a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals, encourage good sportsmanship, and build problem-solving, creativity, and critical-thinking skills. Instructors receive full training, curriculum and materials, ongoing support, and free chess classes. The position offers flexible scheduling of one to five classes per week, depending on availability at local partner schools. Classes take place at local schools on weekday afternoons, with start times generally between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Each class session typically takes approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Instructors travel between assigned local school sites. Mileage is reimbursed for trips exceeding 15 miles one way from home or work. Relocation assistance is not provided; candidates must already live in the area or relocate at their own expense.

Requirements

Experience working with groups of children, such as through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar work.
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 as classes are available.
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 working with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
Complete the required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience working with children, and qualifications to teach chess.
Currently reside in the Bear Creek, Texas 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, 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 class activities.
Travel to assigned local school sites for each session.
Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.