Chess Instructor

Silver Knights Chess Academy; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Diamond-level Chess.com membership

Staff parties

Job summary

Silver Knights Chess Academy is seeking part-time chess instructors to teach elementary students after school in a small-group setting. Earn $55 per hour for dynamic lessons, with training provided and flexibility for after-school schedules.

You will work with 5-11 year-olds, guiding basic piece movement, checkmate concepts, and strategic thinking while maintaining a safe, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of chess rules and basic strategy, or willingness to learn.
• Experience or interest in teaching elementary-age children; classroom experience is a plus.
• 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 teach basic rules and strategy.
• Promote good sportsmanship among students.
• Store and maintain teaching equipment and materials.

Skills

Chess knowledge

Experience with children

Reliable transportation

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.