After-School Chess Coach for K-5: Strategy & Fun

Educational Alliance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Educational Alliance is seeking a part-time After School Chess Teacher to develop and implement chess programming for elementary students in the East Village. You will lead engaging, inclusive 45-minute weekly classes, organized by age and ability, for groups up to 18, across an 8-week enrichment period.

You will teach fundamentals, strategy, and notation while differentiating for varying skill levels. The role emphasizes strong organization, teamwork with staff, and alignment with after-school

Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary school-aged children (K-5).
• Excellent organizational and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with children and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work 3:30–5:30 p.m. at least one day per week.

Responsibilities

• Submit weekly lesson plans to the After School Program Manager using the provided template.
• Develop and facilitate engaging 45-minute weekly chess classes for groups of up to 18 students.
• Design progressive 8-week chess lessons.
• Teach chess fundamentals and rules, opening principles, tactics, and notation as appropriate.
• Differentiate instruction for varying levels of chess experience.
• Create opportunities for guided practice, puzzles, and friendly competitions.
• Incorporate After School values and Jewish cultural themes when appropriate.
• Communicate supply/material needs in advance.

Skills

Elementary children experience

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Cultural sensitivity

Independent and collaborative work

After-school time availability 3:30–5:

Job description

Educational Alliance is seeking a part-time After School Chess Teacher to develop and implement chess programming for elementary students in the East Village. You will lead engaging, inclusive 45-minute weekly classes, organized by age and ability, for groups up to 18, across an 8-week enrichment period.

You will teach fundamentals, strategy, and notation while differentiating for varying skill levels. The role emphasizes strong organization, teamwork with staff, and alignment with after-school