Chess Instructor

Job Overview
Do you love chess? Do you enjoy working with kids?

CastleWiz (https://castlewiz.com) is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join our after-school enrichment program! If you can make learning fun, create a positive learning environment, and share the magic of chess with elementary students, this is the perfect side-hustle. Apply today and get paid to teach chess!

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: $55 - $75 per class (Typical class time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes which includes 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, with start times typically falling between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM in San Jose, CA.

Duties

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students. Instructors should be comfortable guiding activities, keeping students engaged,
• 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
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students
• Plan and deliver dynamic chess lessons tailored to various skill levels, from beginners to advanced players
• Foster a supportive classroom atmosphere that encourages participation, curiosity, and respect among students
• Assess individual student progress and provide constructive feedback to help them improve their strategic thinking
• Manage classroom activities efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions and focused engagement during session
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, or adult learners about progress and upcoming events
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment that supports diverse learning needs and promotes positive interactions

Experience

• 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. We seek upbeat, engaging instructors.
• Professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals. You should be able to clearly and confidently 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 the ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons, with class start times falling within the 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm window, to teach ~4 classes per week.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills

Application Requirements

• Resume: Include a resume detailing your relevant experience, including working with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings, as well as any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Questionnaire: As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a required questionnaire related to your interest in the role, your experience working with children, and your qualifications to teach chess, among other topics

We are 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.

Pay: $55.00 - $75.00 per hour

Work Location: In person