Chess Instructor | Winter

Join Chess Wizards, Inc as a Chess Instructor | Winter and share the magic of chess with elementary students in our after-school enrichment program.

• 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 and 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 and confidently 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, to teach 1–5 classes per week.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols to protect students’ well‑being.
• Strong punctuality and time‑management skills.

• Competitive Pay: $50–$65 per class (Typical class time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes).
• Flexible
  
  Hours:
  
  Teach a minimum of 1 class up to a maximum of 5 classes per week.
• Travel Compensation:
  Mileage reimbursement provided for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip).

Location Requirement
:
This position is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. Candidates must be currently residing in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense. Relocation assistance is not provided.

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.