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Chess Instructor | Fall
Chess Wizards•Garfield, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to teach chess in its after-school enrichment program for elementary students in Garfield, New Jersey. 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. 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. Each class typically lasts approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The position involves travel between assigned school locations and independent supervision of children in accordance with school safety policies. Full training, curriculum, materials, and ongoing support are provided. The position is based in Garfield, NJ; relocation assistance is not provided.
Requirements
- Experience working with groups of children through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar work.
- Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
- Upbeat, engaging, professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor.
- 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.
- Availability on weekday afternoons, with class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, for one to five classes per week depending on school availability.
- Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and strictly following safety and school policies while independently supervising children.
- 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 Garfield, NJ area or be willing to relocate at personal expense; relocation assistance is not provided.
Responsibilities
- Lead fun, interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students.
- Use the provided structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship.
- Keep students engaged, guide activities, 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
- $50–$75 per class.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
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Career Level
Entry Level
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