Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Reading, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to teach chess in its after-school enrichment program for elementary students in the Reading, Pennsylvania area. Instructors lead interactive classes 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 includes managing classroom behavior, following school safety protocols, supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities, and traveling to assigned local school sites. Instructors receive full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, and free chess classes. The position offers flexible weekday-afternoon scheduling, with one to five classes per week depending on local school availability. Relocation assistance is not provided.

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.
• 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.
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Weekday-afternoon availability for class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, with capacity to teach one to five classes per week depending on local school availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and adhering strictly to school policies.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and time-management skills.
• A resume detailing relevant experience, including work with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Completion of a 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, 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

• Pay of $50–$65 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: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed