Chess Instructor | Winter

Position Overview

Chess Instructor | Winter

Location:

Saline, MI

Join Chess Wizards, Inc to teach elementary students after school. This side‑hustle offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and travel compensation.

• Competitive Pay: $50–$65 per class (class time is ~1½ hours, including setup and post‑class duties)
• Flexible
  
  Hours:
  
  Minimum 1 class to a maximum of 5 classes per week on weekday afternoons (typically 2:00 PM–5:00 PM)
• Travel Compensation:
  Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one‑way (30 mi roundtrip)

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students.
• Use the 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 explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics age‑appropriately.
• Ability to connect chess problem‑solving to real‑life problem‑solving.
• Reliable personal transportation and the ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons (2:00 PM–5:00 PM) to teach 1–5 classes per week.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and a strong record of reliability.
• Strong punctuality and time‑management skills.

• Resume detailing relevant experience with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings.
• Questionnaire covering interest in the role, experience with children, and qualifications to teach chess.

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.