Founding Elementary Chess Coach & Program Builder

Success Academy Charter Schools; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Success Academy Charter Schools in Miami is seeking a Founding Elementary Chess Teacher to establish our inaugural elementary chess program. The role emphasizes creating a culture of excellence and developing a curriculum for young learners.

Your background should include competitive chess, coaching, and the ability to motivate students. The position runs Monday through Friday, with events on Saturdays for tournaments, and offers a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is required; bilingual Spanish and/or Haitian Creole preferred.
• Competitive chess tournament experience or coaching background is expected.
• Experience preparing young scholars for high-stakes tournament play is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Found a championship-caliber elementary chess program and fostered a culture of competitive excellence.
• Design and deliver a rigorous elementary chess curriculum for young learners.
• Build and mentor a competitive elementary chess team for local to national tournaments.
• Coordinate family chess nights and internal network chess tournaments.
• Collaborate with chess teachers across the network for feedback and professional development.
• Coaching at tournaments at least 12 Saturdays per school year.

Skills

Competitive chess coaching

USCF rating or equivalent

Chess.com username / tracking

English fluency

Leadership experience

Education

2-year or 4-year degree preferred

Job description

Success Academy Charter Schools in Miami is seeking a Founding Elementary Chess Teacher to establish our inaugural elementary chess program. The role emphasizes creating a culture of excellence and developing a curriculum for young learners.

Your background should include competitive chess, coaching, and the ability to motivate students. The position runs Monday through Friday, with events on Saturdays for tournaments, and offers a competitive compensation package.