After-School Chess Instructor — Inspire Young Minds

Magnus Chess; Eldersburg (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Diamond-level chess.com membership

Staff events

Training provided

Job summary

Silver Knights Chess Academy in Eldersburg, MD is seeking an enthusiastic Chess Instructor to teach elementary students after school. You will join a team that has taught chess to over 120,000 children in its 19-year history.

Pay starts at $55 per hour for each long meeting; training is provided. A flexible, part-time schedule with after-school hours is expected, plus opportunities to work with small groups and use our curriculum to foster learning and engagement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of chess rules and basic strategy.
• Experience or interest in working with elementary-age children; classroom experience a plus.
• Reliable vehicle for transportation.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs of teaching equipment.
• Ability to learn and use new software tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a classroom of 10-20 students.
• Use our curriculum to teach basic rules and strategy (piece movement, castling, check, checkmate).
• Promote good sportsmanship among students.
• Store and maintain teaching equipment and materials.

Skills

Chess knowledge

Interest in working with children

Reliable transportation

Physical stamina

Learning new software tools

Job description

Silver Knights Chess Academy in Eldersburg, MD is seeking an enthusiastic Chess Instructor to teach elementary students after school. You will join a team that has taught chess to over 120,000 children in its 19-year history.

Pay starts at $55 per hour for each long meeting; training is provided. A flexible, part-time schedule with after-school hours is expected, plus opportunities to work with small groups and use our curriculum to foster learning and engagement.