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After School Chess Instructor

Chess Wizards

After School Chess Instructor

Falls Church, VA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Chess Wizards is looking for engaging individuals to teach chess to K-8 students 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

         ●  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 but not a must

       Professionalism:

         ●  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: $60 - $65 per hour

    HOURS: 1-5 one-hour classes per week

    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!

    TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

    1. Resume and contact information

    2. Availability from 2pm to 5pm on weekdays

    Please apply directly through our career portal: https://chess-wizards.breezy.hr

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