Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Tenafly, NJ

12d • $50 - $75 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school enrichment program in Tenafly, New Jersey. Instructors teach chess to elementary students in groups of 10–15, using a structured curriculum to teach fundamentals and encourage good sportsmanship, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The role involves independently leading engaging classes, managing student behavior, following school safety procedures, and supervising children during arrival, dismissal, and class activities. Instructors travel to assigned local school sites and are expected to arrive prepared and on time.

Classes are scheduled on weekday afternoons, with start times typically between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach one to five classes per week, depending on the availability of classes at local partner schools. A typical class takes approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Pay is $50–$75 per class. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips over 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location. Full training, curriculum, and materials are provided, along with ongoing support and opportunities for advancement. Relocation assistance is not provided; candidates must currently live in the area or be willing to 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.
• Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor and an upbeat, engaging approach.
• 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, for one to five classes per week, subject to local class availability.
• Commitment to school safety protocols, reliability, and strict adherence to safety and school policies while independently supervising children.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Submit a resume detailing relevant experience with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Complete the required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience working 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.
• 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 in-class activities.
• Travel to assigned local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Benefits

• 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 provided.
• Free chess classes.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Work flexibility.
• Great company culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed