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Chess Tutor / Instructor

Chess Wizards

Chess Tutor / Instructor

San Jose, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Chess Wizards is looking for engaging individuals to teach chess to K-5th grade students, AFTER SCHOOL, in a classroom setting. If you love chess and feel you can make learning it fun for kids of all ages, then you have probably found the perfect job (the only drawback: it is part-time). Currently, Chess Wizards is looking for instructors who are willing to teach between 1 and 5 one-hour classes per week.

    Instructor Responsibilities and Qualifications:

    Classroom Management:

    • Be responsible for your student's safety and supervision at all times.
    • Implement CDC, School, and Chess Wizards COVID-19 prevention practices.
    • Maintain a structured and organized learning environment.
    • Encourage positive interpersonal interactions at all times.
    • Cultivate an interactive, friendly, and welcoming group dynamic.
    • Utilize positive behavior management and classroom management techniques.

    Teach Chess:

    • Ability to relate well with children.
    • Ability to make chess fun!
    • Encourage connections between chess problem-solving with real life problem-solving.
    • Knowledge of basic chess strategy required.
    • Utilize curriculum, teaching tools, and other materials provided by Chess Wizards.
    • USCF rating a PLUS!

    Day to Day:

    • Maintain regular communication with Area Managers and other coordinating staff.
    • Maintain positive relationships with parents, on-site staff, co-instructors, and school administration.
    • Promptness, punctuality and responsible conduct are requirements when working with children.
    • Be a positive role model for your students.
    • Be a proud representative of your own character as well as Chess Wizards.

    PAY: $55 - $75 per scheduled class, this is an hour and a half commitment. 

    HOURS: 1-5 one-hour classes per week in the afternoons, up to you. 

    IF YOU ARE ABLE TO FULFILL THE RESPONSIBILITIES ABOVE, WHILE CREATING A FUN AND EXCITING ATMOSPHERE IN YOUR CLASSROOM, THEN THIS IS THE POSITION FOR YOU!

    For more information about our program, Please check out our website: http://www.chesswizards.com/ 

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