Youth Enrichment Instructor - After School CHESS Classes
About The Position
We are looking for an experienced instructor and people-person to teach chess classes to children afterschool at least one day per week. Potential class description: Unlock the power of strategic thinking by learning how to play chess. Each week, enjoy interactive lessons, puzzle challenges, and friendly matches to reinforce new concepts. Beginner and intermediate players will learn about chess history, chess etiquette, the playing board, common opening moves, middle and endgame strategies and tactics, as well as how to checkmate their opponent. If you want to learn the basics in a supportive environment that encourages growth, confidence, and a love for the game, join us and make your next move the best one yet! Classes will be held one day per week and begin immediately after school, running from 3:18-5pm (at K-8 schools) or 3:53-5:30pm (at K-5 schools). The overall class length will be 8 weeks in the fall term, and 6 weeks in the winter and spring terms. Class supplies (chess boards/pieces, instructional visuals, etc.) are to be provided by the instructor. There may be additional teaching opportunities in Rec & Ed's summer camps, if desired. All classes you teach will be advertised on the Rec & Ed website: aarecedonline.com .
Requirements
- Previous youth teaching experience is required.
- Must create a curriculum.
- Must live in/near Ann Arbor and/or work in Ann Arbor Public Schools.
- Must undergo fingerprinting/background check (unless already fingerprinted through Ann Arbor Public Schools), and comply with department and district policies and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Ability and willingness to help promote own classes (via school announcements, social media platforms, flyers, etc.) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach chess classes to children afterschool at least one day per week.
- Provide interactive lessons, puzzle challenges, and friendly matches.
- Teach chess history, etiquette, board, opening moves, middle and endgame strategies, tactics, and checkmate.
- Provide class supplies (chess boards/pieces, instructional visuals, etc.).
- Promote own classes (via school announcements, social media platforms, flyers, etc.).
Benefits
- Potential for additional teaching opportunities in Rec & Ed's summer camps.
- Classes will be advertised on the Rec & Ed website.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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