Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess WizardsLaurel, MD
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. This vacancy is designated for the Fall season, with recruitment interviews currently underway for sessions scheduled to start in late summer/early fall. The position is based in Laurel, MD.

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. You should be able to clearly and confidently 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 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
  • Resume detailing relevant experience, including working with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings, as well as any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
  • Completion of a required questionnaire related to interest in the role, experience working with children, and qualifications to teach chess.

Responsibilities

  • Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students.
  • Use our structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship.
  • Manage a lively 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: $50–$65 per class
  • Flexible Hours: Teach a minimum of 1 class up to a maximum of 5 classes per week.
  • Travel Compensation: Mileage reimbursement provided for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip), from your home or work location.
  • Full training and ongoing support.
  • Full curriculum and materials.
  • Free chess classes.
  • Opportunities for advancement.
  • Work flexibility.
  • Great company culture!
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