Chess Instructor | Winter

Chess Instructor | Winter

Chess Wizards, Inc is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join our after-school enrichment program in Calumet City, IL 60409. If you love chess, enjoy working with kids, and can make learning fun, create a positive classroom environment, and share the magic of chess with elementary students, this is the perfect side-hustle.

• Competitive Pay: $45–$65 per class (typical class time is about 1 hour 30 minutes including pre‑class setup, instructional time, and post‑class responsibilities).
• Flexible
  
  Hours:
  
  Teach a minimum of 1 class up to a maximum of 5 classes per week. Classes are scheduled on weekday afternoons, typically between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
• Travel Compensation:
  Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles round‑trip).

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students.
• Use our structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship.
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
• Encourage problem‑solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Follow school safety protocols, including supervision 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.

• Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
• Professional, positive, and kid‑friendly demeanor.
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals; able to clearly explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age‑appropriate way.
• Ability to connect chess problem‑solving to real‑life problem‑solving.
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons, with class start times falling within the 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM window.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols to protect students’ well‑being.
• Strong punctuality and time‑management skills.

• Resume:
  Include a resume detailing relevant experience, including work with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings, as well as any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Questionnaire:
  Complete the required questionnaire related to your interest in the role, your experience working with children, and your qualifications to teach chess.

Full training and ongoing support. Full curriculum and materials. Free chess classes. Opportunities for advancement. Work flexibility. Great company culture!

Location Requirement
:
This position is based in Calumet City, IL. Relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must currently reside in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer
. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.