After-School Chess Instructor — Flexible Hours

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Glenside (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic instructors to join our after-school enrichment program in Glenside, PA. Teach 1–5 classes per week during weekday afternoons, typically 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, at local schools.

You’ll lead 10–15 elementary students, using a structured curriculum to build chess fundamentals and sportsmanship. We offer competitive pay per class, travel mileage reimbursement, and full training.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings.
• Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, fun sessions.
• Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor.
• Desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals; explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics.
• Able to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problems.
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Available on weekday afternoons (2:00 PM–5:00 PM) to teach 1–5 classes per week.
• Commitment to school safety protocols and supervising students.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 elementary 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.
• 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

Experience working with groups of kids

Class leadership

Professional demeanor

Role modeling

Chess fundamentals

Real-life problem-solving

Reliable transportation

Weekday afternoon availability

Safety protocols

Punctuality & time management

Job description

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic instructors to join our after-school enrichment program in Glenside, PA. Teach 1–5 classes per week during weekday afternoons, typically 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, at local schools.

You’ll lead 10–15 elementary students, using a structured curriculum to build chess fundamentals and sportsmanship. We offer competitive pay per class, travel mileage reimbursement, and full training.