Part-Time After-School Chess Coach for Kids

Silver Knights Chess Academy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Diamond chess.com membership

Staff events

Job summary

Silver Knights Chess Academy in Washington, DC, is seeking an enthusiastic part-time chess instructor to teach elementary students after school using our structured curriculum. You will guide lessons, supervise practice games, and support students as they learn chess fundamentals.

The role trains you with thorough paid training, requires availability on at least three weekdays from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm, and offers perks such as a Diamond-level chess.com membership and staff events.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school, camp, or after-school setting.
• Ability to explain rules and strategies clearly to 5-11 year olds.
• Willingness to learn and use our chess teaching curriculum.
• Comfort with a part-time after-school schedule and a flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage a classroom of 10-20 students.
• Use our curriculum to teach basic rules and strategy (piece movement, castling, check, checkmate).
• Promote good sportsmanship among students.
• Store and maintain teaching equipment and materials.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Curriculum delivery

Student engagement

Job description

Silver Knights Chess Academy in Washington, DC, is seeking an enthusiastic part-time chess instructor to teach elementary students after school using our structured curriculum. You will guide lessons, supervise practice games, and support students as they learn chess fundamentals.

The role trains you with thorough paid training, requires availability on at least three weekdays from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm, and offers perks such as a Diamond-level chess.com membership and staff events.