Scholastic Chess Instructor

The Rome Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Growth opportunities

Professional development sessions

In-field training

Saint Louis Chess Club apparel

Job summary

The Saint Louis Chess Club is seeking a passionate scholastic Chess Instructor to travel to classrooms around the Saint Louis region and deliver high-quality instruction to K–12 students.

The role emphasizes planning and executing lesson plans, assessing progress, and maintaining engaging, safe learning environments while communicating with teachers and staff. Part-time, pay starts at $25 per hour with flexible hours and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to commute.
• Reliable self transportation.
• Working with students aged K-12: 1 year (Preferred).
• Basic understanding of chess rules and concepts (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Travel to various schools around the region, teaching the game of chess and fostering a positive learning environment and good sportsmanship.
• Implement chess lesson plans from our curriculum, contributing to students' social-emotional, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Provide thorough instruction on a wide array of chess topics, ranging from basic rules to intermediate strategies and concepts.
• Assess student performance and progress in chess, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and tailoring future lessons to meet learning needs.
• Maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment that encourages respectful competition.
• Regularly communicate with school partners and classroom teachers about students' chess progress, ensuring they are informed and involved in the students' chess learning journey.
• Continually work to improve teaching skills and chess knowledge, including participation in professional development events and training.
• Willingness to participate in non-class events; including representing the Saint Louis Chess Club at community events promoting our programs or working as staff at scholastic chess tournaments
• Continuous and prompt attention to departmental communications; including phone calls, text messages, and email

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to commute

Reliable transportation

K-12 experience

Education

Education background in teaching

Job description

Scholastic Chess Instructor

The Saint Louis Chess Club is seeking a passionate professional candidate to work in the role of Chess Instructor, traveling to teach in classrooms across the Saint Louis region. The ideal candidate should have a background in both education and chess, an enthusiasm for working with students, and strong communication skills. Success in this position requires passion for promoting the game of chess and for educating students. The Chess Instructor will be entrusted with the planning of chess lessons, delivering high-quality instruction, and assessing students' progress towards learning objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to various schools around the region, teaching the game of chess and fostering a positive learning environment and good sportsmanship
• Implement chess lesson plans from our curriculum, contributing to students' overall social-emotional, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Provide thorough instruction on a wide array of chess topics, ranging from basic rules to intermediate strategies and concepts
• Assess student performance and progress in chess, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and tailoring future lessons to meet learning needs
• Maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment that encourages respectful competition
• Regularly communicate with school partners and classroom teachers about students' chess progress, ensuring they are informed and involved in the students' chess learning journey
• Continually work to improve teaching skills and chess knowledge, including participation in professional development events and training
• Willingness to participate in non-class events; including representing the Saint Louis Chess Club at community events promoting our programs or working as staff at scholastic chess tournaments
• Continuous and prompt attention to departmental communications; including phone calls, text messages, and email

Qualifications & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (Required)
  Willingness to commute (Required)
• Reliable self transportation (Required)
• Working with students aged K-12: 1 year (Preferred)
• Basic understanding of chess rules and concepts (Preferred)

Work Environment

• Teaching students in schools in the Saint Louis area
  Rewarding, engaging work
• Growth opportunities
• Professional development sessions
• Flexible hours with class sessions before, during, and after school
• In-the-field training
• Provided Saint Louis Chess Club apparel or business casual work attire

Compensation and Benefits

• Part time, non-exempt
• Starting instruction pay at $25.00 per hour
• Starting training and event pay at $17.00 per hour
• Expected hours: 5 - 30 per week

Reporting Structure

This role reports directly to the Scholastic Manager.

Location

This role is located in the Saint Louis metropolitan area, requiring travel to schools and classrooms to teach.

Pay

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours

Expected hours: 5.0 - 30.0 per week

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location

Work Location: In person

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