Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Mountain View, CA

15d•$55 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable instructor for its after-school enrichment program in Mountain View, California. The instructor leads interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, uses the company’s structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and sportsmanship, and creates a positive classroom environment that encourages problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. Instructors supervise students and follow school safety protocols during arrival, dismissal, and class activities, and travel to various local school sites for sessions. Classes are scheduled 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 session is approximately one hour and 30 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Pay is $55–$75 per class. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips over 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location. Work locations are assigned by the manager based on available schools and classes. Chess Wizards provides full training and ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, advancement opportunities, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. Applicants must currently reside in the Mountain View area or be willing to relocate at their own expense; relocation assistance is not provided. Applicants should submit a resume detailing relevant experience and complete a required questionnaire about their interest, experience working with children, and chess-teaching qualifications.

Requirements

Experience working with groups of children through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar activities.
Comfort leading a class independently and creating 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, to teach one to five classes per week depending on local school availability.
Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and reliably following 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.

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.
Follow school safety protocols and supervise students 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.