Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Weehawken, NJ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school chess enrichment program serving elementary students in Weehawken, New Jersey. Instructors lead fun, interactive classes of approximately 10–15 students, use a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and sportsmanship, and create a positive classroom environment. Classes take place at local schools on weekday afternoons, generally starting between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Each class takes approximately one hour and 30 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Instructors teach between one and five classes per week, depending on local school availability, and travel between assigned school locations. Training, ongoing support, curriculum, and materials are provided. The position requires current residence in the area or willingness to relocate at the candidate’s expense; relocation assistance is not provided. Compensation is $50–$75 per class. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip) from the instructor’s home or work location. Instructors receive free chess classes, work flexibility, and potential advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Experience working with groups of children, such as through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar work.
Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
Strong grasp of chess fundamentals, including the ability to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age-appropriate way.
Professional, positive, upbeat, engaging, and kid-friendly demeanor.
Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
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 availability.
Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and following 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.
Currently reside in the Weehawken, New Jersey 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.
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 class activities.
Travel to assigned local school sites for each session.
Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.