After School Teacher

Silver Knights Chess Academy; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership to chess.com

Staff parties and additional perks

Job summary

Silver Knights Chess Academy is hiring part-time instructors to teach chess to elementary school children in Ashburn, Virginia. Positions start at $55 per hour and require availability on weekday afternoons.

Instructors will manage small classrooms, use provided curriculum, and foster sportsmanship among students. A love for chess is essential, though mastery is not required. Additional benefits include free chess.com membership and fun staff events.

Qualifications

• Interest in teaching chess to children ages 5–11.
• Experience as a camp counselor, tutor, or in preschool/daycare is a plus.
• Reliable vehicle for transportation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a classroom of 10–20 students.
• Use curriculum to teach basic rules and strategy.
• Promote good sportsmanship.
• Maintain teaching equipment.

Skills

Enthusiasm for chess

Experience with children

Flexible schedule

Communication skills

Job description

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 per hour for a long club.

Requirements

• Work with children ages 5–11.
• Have interest and enthusiasm for chess; mastery not required.
• Be available part‑time during after‑school hours beginning in the fall.
• Experience as a camp counselor, tutor, teacher, coach, after‑school instructor, or in preschool or daycare is a plus.
• Be comfortable driving and have a flexible schedule (e.g., Uber or Lyft driver, student, or retired person).

Additional Qualifications

• Available at least three weekday afternoons during the school year (2:30 pm–5:00 pm).
• Have a reliable vehicle for transportation.
• Can lift 25 lbs of teaching equipment.
• Can 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 and strategy.
• Promote good sportsmanship among students.
• Store and maintain all teaching equipment and materials responsibly.

Sample Daily Schedule

• 2:45 pm – Arrive at school, check in, set up.
• 3:00 pm – Students arrive, begin lesson.
• 3:20 pm – Students play practice games.
• 4:00 pm – Clean up, parent pickup.

Benefits

• Free Diamond‑level membership to chess.com for yourself.
• Staff parties and additional perks.

Legal

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