Chess Instructor
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Chess Instructor | Fall
Chess Wizards•Huntington Beach, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Chess Wizards is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable instructor to lead an after-school chess enrichment class for elementary students in Huntington Beach, California. The instructor leads fun, interactive sessions for groups of 10–15 students, uses a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and sportsmanship, and helps students develop problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The role involves independently managing a lively classroom, following school safety protocols, supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities, and traveling to local school sites. The listed class is on Wednesdays from 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM. Classes generally take place 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. A typical class commitment is approximately one hour and 30 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Pay is $65–$80 per class. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips over 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location. Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, advancement opportunities, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. Applicants must currently live in the Huntington Beach area or be willing to relocate at their own expense; relocation assistance is not provided. The application requires a resume detailing relevant experience and a questionnaire about the applicant’s interest, experience with children, and chess-teaching qualifications. Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Experience working with groups of children, such as 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 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, with class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, to teach one to five classes per week depending on local 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 describing relevant experience with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
- 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.
- 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 various local school sites for each session.
- Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $65–$80 per class.
- Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way.
- 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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