Chess Instructor

DPS Vikasnagar; Dehradun; On-site; INR 335,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Delhi Public School Vikasnagar is seeking a dedicated Chess Instructor for a full-time, on-site position in Dehradun. The role involves planning and delivering engaging chess lessons, guiding learners from beginner to advanced levels, and organizing practice games and internal tournaments to foster skill development.

The ideal candidate will have strong chess expertise, teaching ability, and the patience to engage learners of various ages, with prior coaching experience or relevant

Qualifications

• Strong skills in chess including openings, tactics, strategies, and endgames.
• Teaching and tutoring ability to deliver clear, structured lessons.
• Training skills to design practice routines and monitor progress.
• Mathematics skills to reinforce logic, patterns and problem solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; patient with learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging chess lessons across levels.
• Conduct practice sessions and organize internal tournaments or games.
• Provide individualized feedback to help learners improve.
• Maintain lesson plans and records; communicate progress to guardians when applicable.
• Support a safe, respectful classroom environment.

Skills

Chess

Teaching

Training

Mathematics

Communication

Patience

Chess coaching

Certifications (advantage)

Job description

School Description

Delhi Public School Vikasnagar was established in 2023.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Chess Instructor role based in the School. The Chess Instructor will plan and deliver engaging chess lessons, conduct practice sessions, and guide learners from beginner to advanced levels. Responsibilities include explaining chess concepts and strategies, organizing internal tournaments or practice games, and providing individualized feedback to help learners improve. The role also involves maintaining lesson plans and records, communicating progress to learners and guardians where applicable, and supporting a safe, respectful classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Chess, including opening principles, tactics, strategies, and endgame techniques.
• Candidates should possess skills in Teaching and Tutoring to deliver clear, structured lessons and support diverse learning styles.
• Candidates should possess Training skills to design practice routines, monitor progress, and motivate learners to achieve goals.
• Candidates should possess Mathematics skills to reinforce logical thinking, pattern recognition, and problem-solving where relevant.
• Candidates should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to engage learners of various age groups.
• Candidates should preferably have prior experience as a chess coach or instructor; formal certifications in chess or education are an advantage.
• Candidates should be comfortable working on-site in Dehradun and collaborating with other educators and staff.