Chess Instructor

Location

Ann Arbor, MI. Candidates must be located or willing to relocate; relocation assistance is not provided.

Do you love chess? Do you enjoy working with kids? Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join our after‑school enrichment program! If you can make learning fun, create a positive classroom environment, and share the magic of chess with elementary students, this is the perfect side‑hustle. Apply today and get paid to teach chess!

• Competitive Pay: $50–$65 per class (typical class time ~1.5 hours, including pre‑class setup, instructional time, and post‑class responsibilities).
• Flexible
  
  Hours:
  
  Teach a minimum of 1 class up to a maximum of 5 classes per week. Classes are scheduled on weekday afternoons, typically between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM at local schools.
• Travel Compensation:
  Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles round‑trip).

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 elementary students, guiding activities, keeping engagement, and redirecting behavior when needed.
• Use our structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship.
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
• Encourage problem‑solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Follow school safety protocols, including supervision during arrival, dismissal, and in‑class activities.
• Travel to local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

• 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; able to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age‑appropriate way.
• Ability to connect chess problem‑solving to real‑life problem‑solving.
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, to teach 1–5 classes per week.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and strong record of reliability.
• Strong punctuality and time‑management skills.

• Resume:
  Detail relevant experience working with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings, including teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Questionnaire:
  Complete a required questionnaire covering interest in the role, experience working with children, and chess teaching qualifications.

Chess Wizards instructors receive full training and ongoing support, full curriculum and materials, free chess classes, opportunities for advancement, work flexibility, and a great company culture.

Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.