After-School Chess Instructor — Flexible Hours

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Free chess classes

Opportunities for advancement

Flexible hours

Job summary

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to lead after-school chess classes in Houston, TX. You will use a structured curriculum to teach fundamentals to 10–15 elementary students, creating a fun, engaging learning environment.

Classes occur weekday afternoons, with 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM start times and 1–5 sessions per week. Competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, and full training accompany opportunities for advancement within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, fun sessions.
• Professional, positive demeanor suitable for kids.
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals and ability to explain basics clearly.
• Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life scenarios.
• Reliable personal transportation to travel between sites.
• Weekday afternoon availability between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to teach 1–5 classes per week.
• Commitment to following school safety protocols in classroom settings.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 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 arrivals, dismissals, and activities.
• Travel to various local school sites for sessions.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Skills

Group instruction

Independent teaching

Professional demeanor

Role modelling

Chess fundamentals

Problem-solving tie-in

Reliable transportation

Weekday afternoon availability

Safety compliance

Punctuality & time management

Job description

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to lead after-school chess classes in Houston, TX. You will use a structured curriculum to teach fundamentals to 10–15 elementary students, creating a fun, engaging learning environment.

Classes occur weekday afternoons, with 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM start times and 1–5 sessions per week. Competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, and full training accompany opportunities for advancement within a supportive team.