Part-Time After-School Chess Coach | Free Diamond Chess.com

Magnus Chess; Silver Spring (MD); 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 Silver Spring is seeking enthusiastic instructors to teach chess to elementary students after school. You don’t need to be a grandmaster, but you should love helping kids learn and have reliable transportation.

You’ll train with our curriculum and manage a classroom of 10–20 students, with a typical 2:45pm–4:00pm schedule and a pay rate starting at $55 per hour. Perks include a Diamond-level Chess.com membership and staff events.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in the rules and basic strategy of chess, or willing to learn.
• Experience or interest in working with elementary-age children, for instance as a small group tutor.
• Reliable vehicle for transportation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a classroom of 10-20 students
• Use our curriculum to demonstrate and effectively communicate all of the basic rules and strategy
• Promote good sportsmanship among students
• Responsibly store and maintain all teaching equipment and materials

Skills

Chess knowledge

Teaching/tutoring

Reliable vehicle

Lift 25 lbs

Learn new software

Job description

Silver Knights Chess Academy in Silver Spring is seeking enthusiastic instructors to teach chess to elementary students after school. You don’t need to be a grandmaster, but you should love helping kids learn and have reliable transportation.

You’ll train with our curriculum and manage a classroom of 10–20 students, with a typical 2:45pm–4:00pm schedule and a pay rate starting at $55 per hour. Perks include a Diamond-level Chess.com membership and staff events.