After-School Chess Coach for Kids — Part-Time (Diamond Membership)

Magnus Chess; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Diamond-level chess.com membership

Paid training

Staff events

Job summary

Silver Knights Chess Academy is seeking a part-time Chess Instructor to teach elementary students after school. You will lead small groups, implement the curriculum, and help kids learn chess in a supportive environment.

Starting pay is $55 per hour, with paid training and opportunities for staff events and other perks. You should have reliable transportation and be able to lift teaching materials as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in the rules and basic strategy of chess, or willing to learn.
• Experience or interest in working with elementary-age children, e.g. as a small group tutor; classroom experience 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 (piece movement, castling, check, checkmate) and strategy
• Promote good sportsmanship among students
• Store and maintain all teaching equipment and materials

Skills

Chess knowledge

Child experience

Reliable transportation

Curriculum delivery

Job description

Silver Knights Chess Academy is seeking a part-time Chess Instructor to teach elementary students after school. You will lead small groups, implement the curriculum, and help kids learn chess in a supportive environment.

Starting pay is $55 per hour, with paid training and opportunities for staff events and other perks. You should have reliable transportation and be able to lift teaching materials as needed.