Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Kutztown, PA

10d•$50 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school chess enrichment program serving elementary students in the Kutztown, Pennsylvania area. Instructors lead fun, interactive classes for groups of 10–15 students, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship. They help students build problem-solving, creativity, and critical-thinking skills while maintaining a positive, safe classroom environment. Classes are held at local schools on weekday afternoons, with start times typically between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach from one to five classes per week, depending on local school availability. Typical class time is approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Instructors travel between assigned school locations and must follow school safety protocols, including supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities. The role pays $50–$65 per class. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips over 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location. Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, opportunities for advancement, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. The position is based in Kutztown, PA; relocation assistance is not provided.

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.
Professional, positive, 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, with class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, to teach one to five classes per week, subject to local school availability.
Commitment to school safety protocols and a strong record of reliability and adherence to safety and school policies, as the instructor supervises children independently.
Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
Currently reside in the Kutztown, PA area or be willing to relocate at personal expense.
Submit a resume detailing relevant experience, including work 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.

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.
Keep students engaged, guide activities, and redirect behavior when needed.
Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
Encourage students’ problem-solving, creativity, and critical-thinking skills.
Connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
Follow school safety protocols, including supervising 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.