Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Dranesville, VA

21d • $50 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to lead an after-school chess enrichment program for elementary students in the Dranesville, Virginia area. Instructors teach groups of 10–15 students using a structured curriculum, create an engaging and positive classroom environment, and promote chess skills, sportsmanship, and problem-solving. The role involves independently supervising children and following school safety protocols, including during arrival, dismissal, and class activities. Instructors travel to assigned local school sites and teach one to five classes per week, depending on local school availability. Classes take place on weekday afternoons, generally starting between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. A typical class commitment is approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The position provides full training, curriculum and materials, and ongoing support.

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 a desire to be a positive role model.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals and 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, for one to five classes per week, subject to local school availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols, with reliability and strict adherence to safety and school policies.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Resume detailing relevant experience, including work with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Completion of a required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience with children, and qualifications to teach chess.
• Currently reside in the Dranesville, Virginia area or be willing to relocate at personal expense; relocation assistance is not provided.

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 problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking, including connections between chess and real-life problem-solving.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $50–$65 per class.
• Mileage reimbursement for trips exceeding 15 miles one way (30 miles round trip).
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed