After-School Chess Coach for Kids | Flexible Hours

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Chess Wizards, Inc. in Willowbrook, IL, is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for after-school chess classes with elementary students. This part-time role offers a flexible schedule of 1–5 classes per week, typically afternoons, and mileage reimbursement for travel to local schools.

You will lead classes, follow a structured curriculum, and foster a fun, safe learning environment while promoting chess fundamentals and critical thinking.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, fun sessions.
• Professional, positive demeanor with kids.
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals and ability to explain moves, basic strategy, and simple tactics.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 elementary students.
• Use structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and sportsmanship.
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Follow school safety protocols 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.

Skills

Teaching kids

Class management

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Reliable transportation

Job description

Chess Wizards, Inc. in Willowbrook, IL, is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for after-school chess classes with elementary students. This part-time role offers a flexible schedule of 1–5 classes per week, typically afternoons, and mileage reimbursement for travel to local schools.

You will lead classes, follow a structured curriculum, and foster a fun, safe learning environment while promoting chess fundamentals and critical thinking.