Youth Chess Instructor Assistant | Flexible Afternoons

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing support

Full curriculum and materials provided

Free chess classes

Advancement to Chess Instructor

Work flexibility

Great company culture

Job summary

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for after-school enrichment in Silver Spring, MD. The role offers 1–5 classes per week, with classes typically 1.5 hours including setup and wrap-up.

Pay ranges from $35 to $40 per class, plus mileage reimbursement for travel over 15 miles one-way. This is a great side-hustle to gain classroom experience and develop teaching skills in chess.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working with groups of elementary students.
• Experience (teaching, tutoring, camp counseling, or similar) is a plus.
• Ability to follow direction and support classroom management.
• Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor.
• Genuine desire to promote good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals; explain piece movement and basic strategy clearly.
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons (2:00 PM–5:00 PM) to teach 1–5 classes per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chess Instructor in setting up and managing a fun, interactive chess class for 15–22 elementary students.
• Provide one-on-one or small-group support to students practicing piece movements and basic concepts.
• Support the instructor in guiding activities, keeping students engaged, and reinforcing positive behavior.
• Follow the structured curriculum and promote good sportsmanship alongside the instructor.
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Follow school safety protocols during arrival, dismissal, and in-class activities.
• Travel to various local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Skills

Interest in teaching children

Teaching or tutoring experience

Follow directions

Positive demeanor

Sportsmanship

Chess fundamentals

Reliable transportation

Weekday afternoon availability

Job description

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for after-school enrichment in Silver Spring, MD. The role offers 1–5 classes per week, with classes typically 1.5 hours including setup and wrap-up.

Pay ranges from $35 to $40 per class, plus mileage reimbursement for travel over 15 miles one-way. This is a great side-hustle to gain classroom experience and develop teaching skills in chess.