After-School Chess Instructor - Flexible Schedule & Growth

The King's Mate Chess Academy, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

The King’s Mate Chess Academy, LLC is seeking an enthusiastic After-School Program Instructor to lead elementary chess programs. You will create a fun, structured learning environment and help students develop critical thinking, focus, and confidence through chess.

You will deliver lessons from our curriculum, manage classrooms of up to 16 students, and collaborate with school staff to ensure student safety and engagement while fostering a love of learning.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or mentoring children.
• Ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependability, professionalism, patience, and enthusiasm.
• Ability to manage a classroom of elementary-aged students.
• Ability to work effectively with students of varying skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging chess lessons using curriculum and materials.
• Lead classes of up to 16 elementary school students.
• Adapt instruction for different ages, abilities, and levels of chess experience.
• Provide individual guidance, encouragement, and feedback to students.
• Teach chess fundamentals, strategies, tactics, and sportsmanship.
• Maintain a positive, organized, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Establish expectations and use effective classroom-management strategies.
• Monitor student participation and engagement.
• Communicate with program coordinators and school staff.

Skills

Experience with children

Classroom management

Communication skills

Job description

The King’s Mate Chess Academy, LLC is seeking an enthusiastic After-School Program Instructor to lead elementary chess programs. You will create a fun, structured learning environment and help students develop critical thinking, focus, and confidence through chess.

You will deliver lessons from our curriculum, manage classrooms of up to 16 students, and collaborate with school staff to ensure student safety and engagement while fostering a love of learning.