Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • South Lyon, MI

12d • $50 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is hiring an enthusiastic, reliable instructor for its after-school chess enrichment program in South Lyon, Michigan. The instructor leads interactive classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, using the company’s structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and good sportsmanship. Classes are held at local schools on weekday evenings, typically starting between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Instructors teach one to five classes per week depending on local school availability. A typical class commitment is approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The role involves travel between school sites and independent supervision of children, including during arrival, dismissal, and class activities. Training, curriculum and materials, ongoing support, free chess classes, advancement opportunities, work flexibility, and a positive company culture are provided. The position is based in South Lyon, MI; relocation assistance is not provided.

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.
• Upbeat, engaging, professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor.
• 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 evenings, with class start times between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM, to teach one to five classes per week, subject to local school availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and a strong record of reliability and adherence to safety and school policies, as the instructor supervises children independently.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Submit a resume detailing relevant experience, including work with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings 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 South Lyon area or be willing to relocate at personal expense; relocation assistance is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 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 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 various 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), measured from home or work location.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Full curriculum and materials.
• 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