Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Powder Springs, GA

18d • $50 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is hiring an enthusiastic, reliable Chess Instructor to lead after-school chess classes for elementary students in Powder Springs, Georgia. Instructors teach groups of approximately 10–15 students using a structured curriculum, making lessons interactive and helping students develop chess fundamentals, sportsmanship, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The role requires independently managing a lively classroom, 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 1–5 classes per week depending on local school availability. A typical class commitment is approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The instructor travels between local school sites; mileage reimbursement is provided for trips over 15 miles one way from home or work. Work locations are assigned by a manager based on available schools and classes. Relocation assistance is not provided; applicants must already live in the area or relocate at their own expense.

Chess Wizards provides full training and ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, opportunities for advancement, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. Applicants must submit a resume describing relevant experience and complete a required questionnaire.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children in teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or a similar setting.
• Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
• An upbeat, engaging, professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor.
• A 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 1–5 classes weekly depending on school availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and adhering strictly to safety and school policies.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and time-management skills.
• Currently residing in the Powder Springs area or willing to relocate at personal expense; relocation assistance is not provided.
• 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.
• Keep students engaged, guide activities, and redirect behavior when needed.
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
• 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.

Benefits

• $50–$70 per class.
• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip) from home or work.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed