Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Quincy, MA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to lead an after-school chess enrichment program for elementary students in the Quincy, Massachusetts area. Instructors teach fun, interactive classes for groups of 10–15 students using a structured curriculum to cover chess fundamentals and good sportsmanship. They are expected to create a positive classroom environment, keep students engaged, and redirect behavior when needed.

Classes take place at local schools 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. A typical class takes approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Instructors travel to assigned school locations and follow school safety protocols, including supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities.

The role offers full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, opportunities for advancement, flexible work, and a positive company culture. The position is based in Quincy, MA; relocation assistance is not provided.

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.
• 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 afternoons for class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, with capacity to teach one to five classes per week depending on school availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and strictly following safety and school policies while supervising children independently.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Currently residing in the Quincy, MA area or willing to relocate at personal expense.
• 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 chess-teaching qualifications.

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.
• 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

• $50–$70 per class; a typical class is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities.
• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip) from home or work.
• Flexible hours, with one to five classes per week depending on local school availability.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed