Impactful After-School Chess Coach (Part-Time)

New-York-Edge,-Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

New York Edge is seeking a passionate Chess Specialist to support after-school chess programs in Brooklyn. This part-time role runs Monday–Friday from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, delivering engaging chess lessons across sites in the five boroughs to help youth develop critical thinking through the game.

You will plan lessons, teach from basics to tactics, coach students for local tournaments, and collaborate with fellow specialists to improve instruction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of two years of chess-related skill, knowledge, or experience required.
• Tournament experience a plus.
• Teaching experience and a track record of propelling students' understanding and love of chess.
• Experienceworking with children and diverse learning styles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build a classroom culture where scholars develop a love for chess and critical thinking.
• Plan lessons, projects, and units for after-school program and ensure successful execution.
• Teach a rigorous chess curriculum from basics to tactics.
• Coach students to compete in city, state, and national tournaments.
• Coordinate family chess nights and internal network chess tournaments.
• Collaborate with other chess specialists for feedback and professional development.
• Engage youth in critical thinking, evaluation, and risk-taking.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse needs and interests.
• Promote positive character development.
• Coordinate trips, guest speakers, events, scrimmages, and college visits.

Skills

Chess rules

Chess strategies

Tactics knowledge

Positive attitude

Student engagement

Lesson planning

Education

High school diploma

Job description

New York Edge is seeking a passionate Chess Specialist to support after-school chess programs in Brooklyn. This part-time role runs Monday–Friday from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, delivering engaging chess lessons across sites in the five boroughs to help youth develop critical thinking through the game.

You will plan lessons, teach from basics to tactics, coach students for local tournaments, and collaborate with fellow specialists to improve instruction.