Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Germantown, MD

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 Adamstown, Maryland area. Instructors teach fun, interactive classes for groups of 10–15 students using a structured curriculum and provided materials. The role includes preparing for classes, teaching, managing the classroom, and completing post-class responsibilities. Typical class time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup and post-class duties.

Classes take place at various 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, and travel between assigned school sites. Chess Wizards provides full training and ongoing support, a full curriculum and materials, free chess classes, work flexibility, and opportunities for advancement. The position is based in Adamstown, Maryland; relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children, such as through teaching, tutoring, coaching, or camp counseling.
• 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.
• 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, and ability 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 independently supervising children.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Currently reside in the Adamstown, Maryland area or be willing to relocate at personal expense.
• Submit a resume detailing relevant experience with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Complete the required application questionnaire about interest, experience working with children, and qualifications to teach chess.

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 connections between chess and 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.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip) 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed