Engaging Afterschool Chess Instructor for Kids

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free chess classes

Advancement opportunities

Flexible schedule

Great culture

Job summary

Chess Wizards, Inc. in Milpitas, CA is seeking enthusiastic instructors to lead after-school chess sessions for elementary students.

The role involves delivering a structured curriculum, creating a fun and safe learning environment, and traveling to several local schools for each session. Responsibilities include managing a class of 10–15 students, promoting good sportsmanship, and adapting lessons to a ages-appropriate level.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children in an educational, recreational, or mentoring setting.
• Ability to lead interactive, age-appropriate sessions confidently.
• Reliable transportation to travel between school sites.
• Excellent punctuality and time-management for multiple sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun chess classes for 10–15 elementary students.
• Follow structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals; promote sportsmanship.
• Manage a lively, positive classroom environment.
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Supervise student safety during arrivals, dismissals, and activities.
• Travel to multiple local school sites for each session.

Skills

Experience with groups of children

Lead a class independently

Reliable transportation

Punctuality

Strong chess fundamentals

Job description

Chess Wizards, Inc. in Milpitas, CA is seeking enthusiastic instructors to lead after-school chess sessions for elementary students.

The role involves delivering a structured curriculum, creating a fun and safe learning environment, and traveling to several local schools for each session. Responsibilities include managing a class of 10–15 students, promoting good sportsmanship, and adapting lessons to a ages-appropriate level.