Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Washington, DC

3d•$50 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is hiring enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its fall after-school enrichment program in Washington, DC. Instructors lead interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and encourage sportsmanship, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The role involves independently managing a lively classroom, following school safety protocols, supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities, and traveling to local school sites. Classes are scheduled on weekday afternoons, generally starting between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach between one and five classes per week, depending on class availability at local schools. A typical class commitment is approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Compensation is $50–$65 per class, with mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way. Instructors receive full training and ongoing support, a curriculum and materials, free chess classes, advancement opportunities, work flexibility, and access to the company culture. This vacancy is for the fall season, with sessions scheduled to start in late summer or early fall. The position is based in Washington, DC; applicants must already live in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense, as relocation assistance is not provided. Applicants must submit a resume detailing relevant experience and complete a required questionnaire about their interest, experience working with children, and chess-teaching qualifications. Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Experience working with groups of children, such as in teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or a similar setting.
Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, friendly, and engaging sessions.
Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor.
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 clearly and age-appropriately.
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, and ability to teach one to five classes per week, depending on local school availability.
Commitment to following school safety protocols and policies while independently supervising children; strong reliability.
Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
Resume detailing relevant experience, including work with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
Completion of the required application questionnaire.
Currently residing in the Washington, DC area or willingness to relocate at personal expense.

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 confidently and positively.
Encourage students’ problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
Connect 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.