What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Teacher position at Magnus Chess Academy?
After School Teacher
Make a positive difference in the lives of elementary school children by teaching them to play chess after school!
Magnus Chess Academy has taught chess to nearly 100,000 children in our 18-year history, and we are the official chess academy of Magnus Carlsen, the five-time World Chess Champion! We provide the curriculum and as much paid chess training as you need. Come join us!
Earn $55 - $75 per hour long club meeting
Please note the total time commitment is longer due to setup and cleanup
You will be a great fit if you:
- Want to work with children (ages 5-11).
- Want to play chess! You don't have to be a master-level player, but you do need interest and enthusiasm.
- Are available to work part-time during "after-school" hours beginning in the fall
- Experience as a camp counselor, tutor, teacher, coach, after school instructor, or in preschool or daycare is a plus!
- Are comfortable driving and have a flexible schedule, for example, an Uber or Lyft driver, a student, or a retired person looking for a part-time job.
You will receive thorough, paid training on how to help children learn chess.
Here's a sample schedule of how your day might look:
- 2:45pm - Arrive at school, check in, set up
- 3:00pm - Kids arrive, you teach lesson
- 3:20pm - Kids play practice games
- 4:00pm - Clean up, parent pickup
Additional Qualifications:
- Must be available at least 3 weekdays during the school year between 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Have a reliable vehicle for transportation
- Ability to lift 25 lbs of teaching equipment
Responsibilities:
- Manage a classroom of 10-20 students
- Use our curriculum to demonstrate and effectively communicate all of the basic rules (piece movement, how to castle, check, checkmate, etc) and strategy
- Promote good sportsmanship among students
- Responsibly store and maintain all teaching equipment and materials
- Supervise parent pickup
Guaranteed response within 72 hours of applying.
As a teacher with Magnus Chess Academy, you are eligible for some cool perks, including a free Diamond-level chess.com membership for yourself, staff parties, and more!
Magnus Chess Academy is an EEO employer and is a safe and drug-free workplace.
Salary : $55 - $75