Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Kennett Square, PA

15d•$50 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school chess enrichment program in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Instructors lead fun, interactive classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and encourage good sportsmanship, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. They are responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, keeping students engaged, redirecting behavior when needed, and following school safety procedures while supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities. Instructors travel to assigned local school sites and are expected to arrive on time and prepared. Classes take place 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 local school availability. Each class is approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Pay is $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. Applicants must reside in the Kennett Square area or be willing to relocate at their own expense; relocation assistance is not provided. The employer is an equal opportunity employer.

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 a 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 with 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, with capacity to teach 1–5 classes per week depending on local school availability.
Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and adhering strictly to school policies while independently supervising children.
Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
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.
Currently reside in the Kennett Square, PA area or be willing to relocate at personal expense.

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.
Manage a lively classroom confidently and positively, keeping students engaged and redirecting behavior when needed.
Encourage students’ problem-solving, creativity, and critical-thinking skills.
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.