Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Lakewood, CO

25d•$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 Lakewood, Colorado area. Instructors teach groups of approximately 10–15 students using a structured curriculum, creating engaging and positive classes that teach chess fundamentals, good sportsmanship, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The role involves independently managing a classroom, supervising students in accordance with school safety protocols, and traveling to local school sites. Classes take place 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 commitment is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Pay is $50–$65 per class. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips over 15 miles one way. Instructors receive training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

Experience working with groups of children through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar activities.
Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor.
Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
Strong grasp of chess fundamentals, including piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics, and ability to explain them 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 classes starting between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, with capacity to teach one to five classes per week depending on local availability.
Commitment to following school safety protocols and policies while independently supervising children.
Strong reliability, punctuality, and time-management skills.
Currently residing in the Lakewood, Colorado area or willing to relocate at personal expense; relocation assistance is not provided.
Resume detailing relevant experience working with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
Completion of the required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience 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.
Manage an active classroom confidently and positively, keeping students engaged and redirecting behavior when needed.
Encourage students’ problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
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.