After-School Chess Coach for Elementary Students

Silver Knights Chess Academy; Marshall (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Diamond chess.com membership

Staff parties

Job summary

Silver Knights Chess Academy is seeking passionate instructors to teach elementary students in a small-group setting after school, with hours during fall/winter/spring.

You will lead lessons using our curriculum, manage 10-20 students, and help kids learn chess rules from basic to strategy while promoting sportsmanship. Training is provided, and a friendly, supportive team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in the rules and basic strategy of chess, or willing to learn.
• Experience or interest in working with elementary-age children, for instance as a small group tutor. Experience in a classroom setting is a plus!
• Have a reliable vehicle for transportation
• Ability to lift 25 lbs of teaching equipment
• Ability to learn and use new software tools

Responsibilities

• Manage a classroom of 10-20 students
• Use our curriculum to demonstrate and effectively communicate all of the basic rules and strategy
• Promote good sportsmanship among students
• Responsibly store and maintain all teaching equipment and materials

Skills

Chess knowledge

Teaching/tutoring experience

Reliable vehicle

Lifting 25 lbs

Software literacy

Tools

Curriculum use

Job description

Silver Knights Chess Academy is seeking passionate instructors to teach elementary students in a small-group setting after school, with hours during fall/winter/spring.

You will lead lessons using our curriculum, manage 10-20 students, and help kids learn chess rules from basic to strategy while promoting sportsmanship. Training is provided, and a friendly, supportive team environment awaits.