Chess Instructor
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Chess Instructor | Fall
Chess Wizards•Upper Marlboro, MD
•Onsite
About The Position
Chess Wizards is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable instructor for its after-school enrichment program in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The instructor leads fun, interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and encourage good sportsmanship, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. Classes take place 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. Typical class time is approximately one hour and 30 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The role requires travel between school locations, independent classroom supervision, and adherence to school safety protocols. Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, and free chess classes.
Requirements
- Experience working with groups of children in teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or a similar setting.
- 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.
- Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
- Reliable personal transportation and ability to drive between locations.
- Weekday afternoon availability, 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.
- 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 with children, and qualifications to teach chess.
Responsibilities
- Lead fun, interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students.
- Guide activities, keep students engaged, and redirect behavior when needed.
- Use the structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship.
- Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
- Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
- Follow school safety protocols, including supervising 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
- Pay of $50–$65 per class.
- Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip), from home or work.
- Full training and ongoing support.
- Full curriculum and materials.
- Free chess classes.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Work flexibility.
- Great company culture.
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