Chess Instructor | Fall
On-site · Pleasanton, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 elementary students using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals, promote good sportsmanship, and connect problem-solving to real-life scenarios. Classes are scheduled on weekday afternoons (Mon-Fri 12pm-6pm), typically 1 hour 30 minutes, with 1–5 classes per week at local schools in Pleasanton, CA. Travel to various local school sites is required; mileage reimbursement provided for trips over 15 miles one-way. Maintain classroom safety, arrive prepared, and foster a positive, engaging learning environment that supports student growth in chess and critical thinking. Applicants should have prior experience with groups of children, the ability to lead a class independently, a positive, kid-friendly demeanor, reliable personal transportation, and availability to teach within the specified window.
Required Qualifications
- Experience working with groups of children
- Comfort leading a class independently
- Professional demeanor
- Strong grasp of chess fundamentals
- Reliable transportation
- Availability on weekday afternoons
- Commitment to safety protocols
- Punctuality and time-management
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