Chess Instructor | Fall
$114,400–$156,000 year
On-siteFremont, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead interactive chess classes for 10–15 elementary students using a structured curriculum to teach fundamentals, promote sportsmanship, and encourage critical thinking. Manage lively classrooms while guiding activities and redirecting behavior as needed. Travel to various local school sites in Fremont, CA for weekday afternoon sessions, adhering to all school safety protocols during arrival, dismissal, and in-class supervision. Teach a minimum of one to five classes per week, with start times typically between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 15 miles one way. Full training, curriculum, and materials are included.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- 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, with class start times falling within the Monday -Friday 12pm-6pm window, to teach 1–5 classes per week
- Commitment to implementing school safety protocols to protect students' well-being
- Strong punctuality and time-management skills
Desired Qualifications
- Do you love chess?
- Do you enjoy working with kids?
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