What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chess Teacher position at Chess Wizards?
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: $50 - $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/
