After-School Chess Instructor | Flexible Hours & Travel Pay

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training & materials

Free chess classes

Advancement opportunities

Work flexibility

Great company culture

Job summary

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic instructors in Quincy, MA to lead after-school chess classes for elementary students. The role involves delivering a fun, structured curriculum, managing a lively classroom, and traveling between local schools.

Responsibilities include fostering problem-solving and sportsmanship, ensuring safety, and maintaining punctual, well-prepared sessions. Flexible schedule supports 1–5 classes weekly in the 2:00 PM–5:00 PM window.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions. We seek upbeat, engaging instructors.
• Professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor.
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals. Explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age-appropriate way.
• Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, to teach 1–5 classes per week.
• Commitment to school safety protocols and a strong record of reliability.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Group work with children

Engaging instruction

Chess fundamentals

Time management

Reliability

Transport readiness

Job description

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic instructors in Quincy, MA to lead after-school chess classes for elementary students. The role involves delivering a fun, structured curriculum, managing a lively classroom, and traveling between local schools.

Responsibilities include fostering problem-solving and sportsmanship, ensuring safety, and maintaining punctual, well-prepared sessions. Flexible schedule supports 1–5 classes weekly in the 2:00 PM–5:00 PM window.