Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Fullerton, CA

33d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join our after-school enrichment program. If you can make learning fun, create a positive classroom environment, and share the magic of chess with elementary students, this is the perfect side-hustle. You will lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship. Instructors should be comfortable guiding activities, keeping students engaged, and redirecting behavior when needed. The role involves managing a lively classroom with confidence and positivity, encouraging problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking, and following school safety protocols. Travel to various local school sites for each session is required, and instructors must arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students. Successful candidates will complete onboarding and training during the summer, with active teaching assignments commencing in the fall.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
• Professional, positive, and 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.
• Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
• Reliable personal transportation and the ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons, with class start times falling within the 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM window, to teach 1–5 classes per week.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols to protect students’ well-being.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Must be currently residing in the Fullerton, CA area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Nice To Haves

• Upbeat, engaging instructors.
• Ability to clearly and confidently explain chess concepts in an age-appropriate way.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students.
• Instruct students on chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship.
• Guide activities, keep students engaged, and redirect behavior when needed.
• Manage a classroom with confidence and positivity.
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Follow school safety protocols, including supervision during arrival, dismissal, and in-class activities.
• Travel to various local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $55–$75 per class
• Flexible Hours: Teach a minimum of 1 class up to a maximum of 5 classes per week.
• Mileage reimbursement provided for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip).
• 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