Engaging After-School Chess Coach (Part-Time)

Silver Knights Chess Academy; Clinton (AL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Diamond-level chess.com membership

Staff parties

Paid training

Job summary

Silver Knights Chess Academy is seeking an After School Teacher to lead chess lessons for elementary students after school, using our curriculum and paid training to help kids learn chess in a small group setting.

You will manage 10-20 students, teach basic rules and strategies, and promote sportsmanship while supporting parent pickup; a flexible schedule and driving ability are important.

Qualifications

• Must be available at least 3 weekdays during the school year between 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm.
• 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.
• Supervise parent pickup.

Skills

Working with children

Teaching / instruction

Flexible schedule

Driving

Lifting 25 lbs

Job description

Silver Knights Chess Academy is seeking an After School Teacher to lead chess lessons for elementary students after school, using our curriculum and paid training to help kids learn chess in a small group setting.

You will manage 10-20 students, teach basic rules and strategies, and promote sportsmanship while supporting parent pickup; a flexible schedule and driving ability are important.