After-School Chess Instructor — Flexible Hours & Great Pay

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Arlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 6,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible hours

Job summary

Chess Wizards, Inc. is hiring enthusiastic instructors to lead after-school chess sessions in Arlington, MA. Join a team that brings a fun, structured curriculum to elementary students, promoting focus, sportsmanship, and learning through play.

You will teach 1–5 classes weekly on weekday afternoons (2:00–5:00 PM), travel to local schools, and receive mileage reimbursement for travel. This role emphasizes reliability, safety, and a positive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children in educational or recreational settings.
• Ability to lead a class independently with interactive, fun sessions.
• Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor.
• Desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals and ability to explain moves and simple tactics.
• Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problems.
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons, 2:00–5:00 PM for 1–5 classes weekly.
• Commitment to school safety policies and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 elementary students.
• Use a structured curriculum to teach 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 activities.
• Travel to various local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Skills

Group instruction

Teaching kids

Engaging students

Punctuality

Time management

Reliable transportation

Job description

Chess Wizards, Inc. is hiring enthusiastic instructors to lead after-school chess sessions in Arlington, MA. Join a team that brings a fun, structured curriculum to elementary students, promoting focus, sportsmanship, and learning through play.

You will teach 1–5 classes weekly on weekday afternoons (2:00–5:00 PM), travel to local schools, and receive mileage reimbursement for travel. This role emphasizes reliability, safety, and a positive classroom environment.