Chess Specialist Manhattan

New York Edge, Inc•New York, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each year, programs in academics, including STEM, the arts, sports and wellness, and college access, help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school. Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children. Summary: New York Edge is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and reliable individual to fill the role of Chess Specialist. In this part-time role, you will be responsible for facilitating and engaging young people in Chess in one of our after-school programs across the five boroughs.

Requirements

Able to demonstrate all of the basic rules of chess: Movement of the pieces including all the conditions of castling, checkmate, check, all the conditions of a drawn game, how to set up a chess appropriately set and including En Passant.
Able to teach the principles and basic strategies of the three phases of the chess game (opening, middle, and endgame).
Knowledge of tactics, positions, openings, endgames, gambits, traps, and mates
Have a positive attitude and follow directions.
Ensure the capacity to connect positively and effectively with children, team members, and other staff.
Ability to plan and initiate age-appropriate games and activities.
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must be at least 18 years of age
A minimum of two years of chess-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.
Have teaching experience and a record of propelling students' understanding and love of chess.
Experience working with children of multiple intelligences and differentiated learning styles
May be required to walk up and down stairs.
May have to lift or move objects/materials as needed.
Work is performed mostly within New York City Public Schools but may be required to interact with the community at-large during trips or events.

Nice To Haves

Tournament experience a plus

Responsibilities

Building a classroom culture in which scholars develop a love for chess and enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Plans lessons, projects, and units for use in the after-school program and ensures the successful execution and implementation of these plans.
Teaching a rigorous chess curriculum to participants that begins with chess basics and progresses to checkmate patterns and tactics
Coaching and developing a team of participants to compete in city, state, and national chess tournaments
Coordinating and leading family chess nights and internal network chess tournaments
Actively engage in training and collaborating with chess specialists across the organization to benefit from targeted feedback and professional development related to instruction and content.
Engaging youth in the following areas through the arts: critical thinking, evaluation, and risk-taking
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' diverse needs and interests effectively.
Promotes positive character development in all youth
Coordinate subject-related trips, guest speakers, special events, scrimmages, tournaments, and college trips