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Chess Instructor | Fall
Chess Wizards•Rocklin, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Chess Wizards is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable Chess Instructor to teach an after-school enrichment program for elementary students in Rocklin, California. Instructors lead fun, interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 students, use a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and good sportsmanship, and create a positive classroom environment. The role involves independently guiding activities, keeping students engaged, redirecting behavior when needed, and following school safety protocols while supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities. Instructors travel to assigned local school sites and are expected to arrive prepared and on time. The schedule is Monday through Friday within a 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. availability window; class start times are typically between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Instructors teach between one and five classes per week, depending on local school availability. A typical class commitment is approximately 90 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Pay is $55–$75 per class. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location. Chess Wizards provides full training and ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, opportunities for advancement, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. The role is based in Rocklin, CA. Relocation assistance is not provided; applicants must already live in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense. Applicants must submit a resume and complete a required questionnaire about their interest, experience working with children, and chess-teaching qualifications. Chess Wizards is an equal opportunity employer.
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.
- 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 within the Monday–Friday, 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. window, to teach one to five classes per week as classes are available.
- Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and protecting students’ well-being.
- Strong reliability, punctuality, and time-management skills, with strict adherence to safety and school policies.
- Submit a resume detailing relevant experience and complete the required application questionnaire.
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.
- Guide activities, keep students engaged, 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
- Full training and ongoing support
- Full curriculum and materials
- Free chess classes
- Opportunities for advancement
- Work flexibility
- Great company culture
- Mileage reimbursement for trips exceeding 15 miles one way
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