Afterschool Chess Instructor: Teach Kids, Flexible Hours

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Camas (WA); Hybrid; USD 6,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay per class

Flexible hours

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic instructors to teach after-school chess in Camas, WA. You will lead engaging classes for elementary students, using our curriculum and promoting sportsmanship while traveling between local schools.

Responsibilities include managing a lively classroom, arriving prepared, and teaching 1–5 classes per week in weekday afternoons. Competitive pay per class and mileage reimbursement are offered, with full support from the team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children.
• Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly sessions.
• Strong, professional, kid-friendly demeanor.
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals; explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics for kids.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 elementary students.
• Use structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote 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

Experience with children

Classroom management

Chess fundamentals

Reliability and punctuality

Transportation to locations

Job description

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic instructors to teach after-school chess in Camas, WA. You will lead engaging classes for elementary students, using our curriculum and promoting sportsmanship while traveling between local schools.

Responsibilities include managing a lively classroom, arriving prepared, and teaching 1–5 classes per week in weekday afternoons. Competitive pay per class and mileage reimbursement are offered, with full support from the team.