Chess Instructor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free chess.com membership

Staff parties

Job summary

Silver Knights Chess Academy is seeking enthusiastic individuals to teach chess to elementary school children. As a chess instructor, you will manage small groups of students while promoting learning and good sportsmanship.

The position offers a starting pay of $55 per hour with part-time hours typically in the afternoons. Ideal candidates should enjoy working with children and be knowledgeable in chess or willing to learn. Perks include a free membership to chess.com and staff events.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with children aged 5-11 as a tutor or coach.
• Willingness to learn chess if not already knowledgeable.
• Experience as a camp counselor, teacher, or instructor is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a classroom of 10-20 students.
• Teach students basic rules and strategies of chess.
• Promote good sportsmanship among students.

Skills

Knowledgeable in chess rules and strategy

Experience with elementary-age children

Reliable transportation

Ability to learn software tools

Good communication skills

Job description

Silver Knights Chess Academy is looking for people who want to make a positive difference in the lives of elementary school children. We have taught chess to over 120,000 children in our 19-year history. Come teach with us!

Pay: Starting at $55 / hour long meeting

Please note the total time commitment is longer due to setup and cleanup.

You will be a great fit if you:

• Play chess! You don't have to be a master-level player, but you do need interest and enthusiasm.
• Want to work with children in a small group teaching setting (ages 5-11).
• Are available to work part-time during "after-school" hours (fall/winter/spring)
• Have experience as a camp counselor, tutor, teacher, coach, after school instructor, or preschool teacher
• Are comfortable driving and have a flexible schedule with availability during after school programs, for example, an Uber or Lyft driver, a student, or a retired person looking for a part-time job.

You will receive thorough, paid training on how to help children learn chess in a small group teaching setting.

Here's a sample schedule of how your day might look:

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

Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable in the rules and basic strategy of chess, or willing to learn
• Experience or interest in working with elementary-age children, for instance as a small group tutor. Experience in a classroom setting is a plus!
• Have a 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 demonstrate and effectively communicate all of the basic rules (piece movement, how to castle, check, checkmate, etc) and strategy
• Promote good sportsmanship among students
• Responsibly store and maintain all teaching equipment and materials

Guaranteed response within 72 hours of applying.

As a chess instructor, you are eligible for some cool perks, including a free Diamond-level chess.com membership for yourself, staff parties, and more!

SKC is an EEO employer and is a safe and drug-free workplace.