Chess Instructor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free chess.com membership

Staff parties

Job summary

A local educational organization seeks enthusiastic chess instructors to teach elementary school children. Candidates should have a passion for chess and enjoy working in small group settings. Part-time hours available during after-school programs, with comprehensive training provided. Enjoy perks like a free chess.com membership and staff parties while making a positive impact on young learners.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in the rules and basic strategy of chess, or willing to learn.
• Experience in working with elementary-age children is a plus.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs of teaching equipment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Playing chess

Working with children

Flexible schedule

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.

Sample schedule of how your day might look:

• 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.

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.