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Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards•Inglewood, CA
•$60 - $80•Onsite
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About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable instructor for its after-school enrichment program in Inglewood, California. The instructor teaches chess to elementary students using a structured curriculum, creates a positive and engaging classroom, and promotes sportsmanship, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. Classes are held at local schools on weekday afternoons, with start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach between one and five classes per week, depending on local school availability. Typical class time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The role requires travel between school sites and independent supervision of students in accordance with school safety protocols. Chess Wizards provides training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, and free chess classes. The position is based in Inglewood, CA; relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

  • Experience working with groups of children in teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or a similar setting.
  • Ability to independently lead a class and create interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
  • Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor and an upbeat, engaging approach.
  • Desire to serve as 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 for class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, with capacity to teach one to five classes per week depending on school availability.
  • Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and a strong record of reliability and adherence to safety and school policies.
  • Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
  • Resume detailing relevant experience, including work with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
  • Completion of a required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience working with children, and chess-teaching qualifications.
  • Currently residing in the Inglewood area or 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.
  • Keep students engaged and redirect behavior as needed while managing a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
  • 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 class activities.
  • Travel to assigned local school sites for each session.
  • Arrive punctually, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay of $60–$80 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 provided.
  • Free chess classes.
  • Opportunities for advancement.
  • Work flexibility.
  • Great company culture.

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