Chess Instructor Fall

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 68,880 - 89,544; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Hours

Travel Compensation

Job summary

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic instructors in Northville, MI, to teach chess classes to elementary students in a fun and engaging environment. Instructors will lead interactive sessions, manage classrooms, and promote good sportsmanship. The position offers competitive pay of $50–65 per class and flexible hours, with classes scheduled on weekday afternoons. Applicants should have experience working with children, a strong grasp of chess fundamentals, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching, tutoring, or coaching children.
• Ability to lead a class independently and create engaging sessions.
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for elementary students.
• Manage classroom activities, keeping students engaged.
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.

Skills

Experience working with groups of children

Strong grasp of chess fundamentals

Positive and kid-friendly demeanor

Time-management skills

Job description

Area: Northville, MI.

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join our after‑school enrichment program! If you can make learning fun, create a positive classroom environment, and share the magic of chess with elementary students, this is the perfect side‑hustle. Apply today and get paid to teach chess!

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $50–$65 per class (Typical class time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes which includes pre‑class setup, instructional time, and post‑class responsibilities)
• Flexible Hours: Teach a minimum of 1 class up to a maximum of 5 classes per week. Classes are scheduled on weekday afternoons, with start times typically falling between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM at various local schools.
• Travel Compensation: Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip).

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students. Instructors should be comfortable guiding activities, keeping students engaged, and redirecting behavior when needed.
• Use our structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship.
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
• Encourage problem‑solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Follow school safety protocols, including supervision 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.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
• Professional, positive, and kid‑friendly demeanor.
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals and ability to explain piece movement, strategy, and tactics in an age‑appropriate way.
• Ability to connect chess problem‑solving to real‑life problem‑solving.
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, to teach 1–5 classes per week.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols.
• Strong punctuality and time‑management skills.

Location

Northville, MI. Relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must be currently residing in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.