After-School Chess Coach for Kids | Flexible Hours

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing support

Opportunities for advancement

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Chess Wizards in Athens, GA is seeking enthusiastic instructors to join our after-school enrichment program. You’ll teach fun, interactive chess to elementary students, using our curriculum, while maintaining a positive classroom environment.

This role offers competitive pay of $50–$70 per class, flexible hours (1–5 classes/week), mileage reimbursement for travel over 15 miles one-way, and full training. Classes usually run weekday afternoons between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM at local schools.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
• Reliable, kid-friendly demeanor with strong classroom management.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals; able to explain piece movement, basic strategy and simple tactics.
• Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
• Availability on weekday afternoons (2:00 PM–5:00 PM) to teach 1–5 classes per week.
• Commitment to school safety protocols and reliable punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 students.
• Use our 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.
• Travel to various local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Skills

Teaching groups of children

Classroom management

Punctuality

Time management

Explain chess fundamentals

Reliable transportation

Job description

Chess Wizards in Athens, GA is seeking enthusiastic instructors to join our after-school enrichment program. You’ll teach fun, interactive chess to elementary students, using our curriculum, while maintaining a positive classroom environment.

This role offers competitive pay of $50–$70 per class, flexible hours (1–5 classes/week), mileage reimbursement for travel over 15 miles one-way, and full training. Classes usually run weekday afternoons between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM at local schools.