Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Salem, OR

12d • $50 - $75 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school enrichment program in Salem, Oregon. Instructors lead fun, interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, use a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and sportsmanship, and create a positive, engaging classroom environment. Classes are held 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. The role requires travel between local school sites and supervising children independently in accordance with school safety protocols. Full training, curriculum, materials, and ongoing support are provided. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar work.
• Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
• Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor and an upbeat, engaging approach.
• 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 clearly 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, with class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, to teach one to five classes per week depending on local school availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and strictly adhering to safety and school policies while supervising children independently.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Submit a resume detailing relevant experience, including work with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Complete the required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience working with children, and qualifications to teach chess.
• Currently reside in the Salem, Oregon area or be willing 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.
• Manage an active classroom with confidence and positivity, keeping students engaged and redirecting behavior when needed.
• Encourage students’ problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking, and connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
• Follow school safety protocols, including supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and in-class activities.
• Travel to assigned local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time and prepared to teach.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip) from home or work location.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed