After-School Chess Instructor | Flexible Hours & Mileage Pay

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 2,300 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Full training

Opportunities for advancement

Work flexibility

Great company culture

Job summary

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic instructors to join our after-school enrichment program in Reading, MA. You will lead fun, interactive chess classes for elementary students, using our curriculum to teach movement, strategy, and teamwork.

Teach 1–5 classes per week on weekday afternoons, typically 2:00 PM–5:00 PM. Earn $50–$70 per class with mileage reimbursement for travel over 15 miles one-way. Full training and ongoing support provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• Ability to lead a class independently and create engaging sessions.
• Professional, kid-friendly demeanor.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals and ability to explain movement, basic strategy, and tactics.
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Weekday afternoon availability (2:00 PM–5:00 PM) to teach 1–5 classes per week.
• Commitment to school safety protocols and student well-being.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 elementary students.
• Teach chess fundamentals using structured curriculum.
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Travel to various local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Group leadership

Positive demeanor

Chess fundamentals

Job description

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic instructors to join our after-school enrichment program in Reading, MA. You will lead fun, interactive chess classes for elementary students, using our curriculum to teach movement, strategy, and teamwork.

Teach 1–5 classes per week on weekday afternoons, typically 2:00 PM–5:00 PM. Earn $50–$70 per class with mileage reimbursement for travel over 15 miles one-way. Full training and ongoing support provided.