Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Aurora, CO

25d • $50 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to teach chess in its after-school enrichment program for elementary students in the Aurora, Colorado area. Instructors lead interactive classes for groups of 10–15 students, use a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and sportsmanship, and foster problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking in a positive classroom environment.

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. A typical class commitment is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Instructors travel between assigned school locations and independently supervise students while following school safety protocols.

Chess Wizards provides full training, curriculum and materials, ongoing support, free chess classes, advancement opportunities, and work flexibility. Relocation assistance is not provided; candidates must live in the area or relocate at their own expense.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar work.
• Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, friendly, and engaging sessions.
• Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor and desire to be a positive role model.
• 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.
• Availability on weekday afternoons for class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, for one to five classes per week depending on local class availability.
• Commitment to school safety protocols and demonstrated reliability and adherence to safety and school policies while supervising children independently.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Resume detailing relevant experience, including work with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Completion of the required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience with children, and chess-teaching qualifications.

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 the classroom confidently and positively.
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking, including connections between chess and real-life problem-solving.
• Follow school safety protocols and supervise 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $50–$65 per class.
• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip) from home or work location.
• 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