Chess Instructor | Spring

Chess Wizards • Ann Arbor, MI

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join our after-school enrichment program in Ann Arbor, MI. 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.

Requirements

• Required 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.

Nice To Haves

• Upbeat, engaging instructors.

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

• Full training and ongoing support.
• Full curriculum and materials.
• Free chess classes.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Work flexibility.
• Great company culture!
• Mileage reimbursement provided for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip), from your home or work location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees