After School Teacher

Silver Knights Chess Academy; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 75,768; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Diamond-level chess.com membership

Staff parties

Paid training

Job summary

A community-focused educational organization in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking an enthusiastic individual to teach chess to elementary school students after school. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, is flexible, and has a passion for chess. Training is provided, and the position offers $55 per hour, part-time hours during the school year. Benefits include a free chess.com membership and team events.

Qualifications

• Experience as a camp counselor, tutor, teacher, coach, or after-school instructor is a plus.
• Ability to lift 25 lb of teaching equipment.
• Ability to learn and use new software tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a classroom of 10–20 students.
• Use curriculum to teach chess rules and strategy.
• Promote good sportsmanship among students.

Skills

Enjoy working with children ages 5–11

Enthusiastic about chess

Comfortable driving

Flexible schedule

Job description

Job Overview

Make a positive difference in the lives of elementary school children by teaching them to play chess after school! Silver Knights Chess Academy has taught chess to over 120,000 children in our 19‑year history. We provide curriculum and thorough, paid training on how to help children learn chess in a small group teaching setting. Come join us!

Pay

Starting at $55 / hour long club

Note: the total time commitment is longer due to setup and cleanup.

Ideal Candidate

• Enjoy working with children ages 5‑11.
• Enthusiastic about chess; master‑level play is not required.
• Available to work part‑time during after‑school hours beginning in the fall.
• Experience as a camp counselor, tutor, teacher, coach, after‑school instructor, preschool or daycare is a plus.
• Comfortable driving and has a flexible schedule (e.g., Uber/Lyft driver, student, retired person).

Training

You will receive thorough, paid training on how to help children learn chess.

Sample Schedule

• 2:45 PM – Arrive at school, check in, set up.
• 3:00 PM – Kids arrive, you teach lesson.
• 3:20 PM – Kids play practice games.
• 4:00 PM – Clean up, parent pickup.

Additional Qualifications

• Available at least 3 weekdays during the school year between 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
• Have a reliable vehicle for transportation.
• Ability to lift 25 lb of teaching equipment.
• Ability to learn and use new software tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a classroom of 10–20 students.
• Use our curriculum to demonstrate and effectively communicate all basic rules (piece movement, how to castle, check, check‑mate, etc.) and strategy.
• Promote good sportsmanship among students.
• Responsibly store and maintain all teaching equipment and materials.

Benefits

Perks include a free Diamond‑level chess.com membership, staff parties, and more.

EEO Statement

Silver Knights Chess Academy is an EEO employer and is a safe and drug‑free workplace.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industry

Education

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