Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Kutztown, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to teach after-school chess enrichment classes to elementary students in the Kutztown, Pennsylvania area. Instructors lead interactive sessions for groups of 10–15 students using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and encourage good sportsmanship, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The role requires independently managing a lively classroom, engaging students, and redirecting behavior when needed while following school safety protocols and supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities. 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 commitment is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Instructors travel between assigned school locations. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips over 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location. Relocation assistance is not provided; candidates must live in the area or relocate at their own expense. Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, advancement opportunities, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. Applicants must submit a resume detailing relevant experience and complete a required questionnaire about their interest, experience with children, and chess-teaching qualifications.

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.
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, with class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, to teach one to five classes per week depending on local availability.
Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and adhering strictly to safety and school policies.
Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
Submit a resume detailing relevant experience and complete the required application questionnaire.

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 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 assigned local school sites for each session.
Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.