After-School Chess Instructor (Mill Valley) | Flexible Hours & Competitive Pay

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Mill Valley (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and materials

Free chess classes

Flexible hours

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chess Wizards, Inc. in Mill Valley, CA seeks enthusiastic instructors to run after-school chess classes for elementary students. You will lead engaging, structured lessons, manage the classroom, and promote sportsmanship while traveling to local schools for each session.

Ideal candidates will have experience teaching children, strong chess knowledge, and reliable transportation to move between sites. Flexible weekday afternoons with 1–5 classes per week are available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, friendly sessions.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Reliable personal transportation and the ability to drive between locations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching children

Classroom management

Chess fundamentals

Public speaking

Time management

Reliable transportation

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Chess Wizards, Inc. in Mill Valley, CA seeks enthusiastic instructors to run after-school chess classes for elementary students. You will lead engaging, structured lessons, manage the classroom, and promote sportsmanship while traveling to local schools for each session.

Ideal candidates will have experience teaching children, strong chess knowledge, and reliable transportation to move between sites. Flexible weekday afternoons with 1–5 classes per week are available.