Chess Instructor | Fall
$135,200–$156,000 year
On-siteTemecula, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students using a structured curriculum to teach fundamentals, promote sportsmanship, and encourage problem-solving. Manage a lively classroom with confidence while following strict school safety protocols for supervision during arrival, dismissal, and in-class activities. Travel to various local school sites in Temecula, CA, arriving prepared and on time for sessions scheduled Monday through Friday between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Teach a flexible volume of 1 to 5 classes per week, with specific assignments based on local school availability. Receive mileage reimbursement for trips exceeding 15 miles one way. Complete summer onboarding and training before active teaching begins in the fall.
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 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM 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
- Currently residing in Temecula, CA or be willing to relocate at their own expense
Desired Qualifications
- Enthusiasm for working with kids
- Ability to make learning fun
- Ability to create a positive classroom environment
- Ability to share the magic of chess with elementary students
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