Chess Teacher

US Chess Academy; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 79.000 - 124.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

US Chess Academy teaches children through school programs and private lessons. Our instructors help students build chess skills, confidence and independent thinking in a positive, supportive environment. We’re looking for engaging, dependable chess instructors to teach children in person at Manhattan schools beginning in January 2027.

This is a part-time role, with classes generally held on weekdays between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. We care more about how you are with kids than how you play.

Formación

• Experience working with children in any setting such as teaching, coaching, tutoring, camps or after-school programs.
• A warm, patient presence and the ability to keep a group of kids engaged.
• Solid chess knowledge and the ability to explain ideas simply. You don’t need to be a titled player.
• Good communication skills and a professional, respectful manner with colleagues and school staff.
• Reliability, punctuality and consistent weekday availability.
• Experience with a chess academy or school chess program is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead small groups of students in chess lessons.
• Explain chess concepts clearly and guide practice and play.
• Help maintain a focused, encouraging classroom.
• Work respectfully with fellow instructors and school staff.
• Arrive prepared and on time and communicate with the US Chess Academy team.

Conocimientos

Engaging with kids

Patience

Classroom management

Reliability

Punctuality

Clear communication

Descripción del empleo

US Chess Academy teaches children through school programs and private lessons. Our instructors help students build chess skills, confidence and independent thinking in a positive, supportive environment.

Role Description

We’re looking for engaging, dependable chess instructors to teach children in person at Manhattan schools beginning in January 2027. This is a part-time role, with classes generally held on weekdays between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m.

We care more about how you are with kids than how you play. Our best instructors keep a room of young students engaged, patient and having fun while they learn. If you’ve coached, tutored, worked at a camp or spent time in a classroom, that experience matters more to us than your rating.

Instructors lead small groups, explain chess concepts clearly, guide practice and play, and help maintain a focused, encouraging classroom. They work respectfully with fellow instructors and school staff, arrive prepared and on time, and communicate clearly with the US Chess Academy team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in any setting, such as teaching, coaching, tutoring, camps or after-school programs.
• A warm, patient presence and the ability to keep a group of kids engaged.
• Solid chess knowledge and the ability to explain ideas simply. You don’t need to be a titled player.
• Good communication skills and a professional, respectful manner with colleagues and school staff.
• Reliability, punctuality and consistent weekday availability.
• Experience with a chess academy or school chess program is a plus.

Compensation

$57 to $90 per class, depending on the assignment and experience. This is a per-class rate, not an hourly rate.