After-School Chess Instructor | $55+/hr + Diamond Chess.com

Silver Knights Chess Academy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Diamond-level chess.com membership

Staff parties

More perks

Job summary

Silver Knights Chess Academy seeks energetic instructors to teach chess to elementary students after school in the Washington, DC area. Instructors will guide a small class, use our curriculum, and promote sportsmanship while managing classroom logistics.

Training is provided, with a focus on helping children learn through fun, structured activities in a group setting. A reliable vehicle and flexibility for after-school hours are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the rules and basic strategy of chess, or willingness to learn.
• Experience or interest in working with elementary-age children in a group setting.
• 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 curriculum to teach basic rules and strategies of chess.
• Promote good sportsmanship among students.
• Store and maintain teaching equipment and materials.

Skills

Chess knowledge

Experience with children

Reliable transportation

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Driver availability

Job description

Silver Knights Chess Academy seeks energetic instructors to teach chess to elementary students after school in the Washington, DC area. Instructors will guide a small class, use our curriculum, and promote sportsmanship while managing classroom logistics.

Training is provided, with a focus on helping children learn through fun, structured activities in a group setting. A reliable vehicle and flexibility for after-school hours are preferred.