Part-Time Chess Teaching Assistant

Part Time Chess Teaching Assistant
MarinChess
Location: Redwood High School in Larkspur
$20/hour

MarinChess is looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support our Friday Night Chess Camp for K-8 students in Marin County. We especially welcome college students who enjoy working with children in a fun, camp-style environment. No prior teaching experience is required.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside our Lead Instructors to help supervise students, support activities, and ensure a safe, engaging, and well-organized camp experience. The camp runs every Friday in 5-week sessions, and Teaching Assistants should be available for multiple sessions, with opportunities for long-term involvement.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Enjoys working with K–8 students in a camp or after-school setting
• Positive, patient, and dependable attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable supervising groups of children
• Reliable transportation to the camp location in Larkspur
• Experience working with children in groups (camps, tutoring, mentoring, or childcare is a plus)

Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Support Lead Instructors during Friday Night Chess Camp activities
• Help supervise students during games, transitions, and breaks
• Assist students individually to keep them engaged and supported
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured camp environment
• Assist with setup, cleanup, and organization of materials
• Represent MarinChess professionally when interacting with families and school staff

About Us

MarinChess is the leading provider of after-school chess programs in the San Francisco Bay Area, offering engaging and educational chess instruction at over 100 elementary and middle schools. Our mission is to make chess accessible to all students while equipping them with valuable life skills like critical thinking, decision-making, and resilience. We believe in fostering a fun, inclusive learning environment that helps students grow both on and off the board.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at stanley@marinchesscamp.com.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 3 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working in a classroom environment?

Ability to Commute:

• Larkspur, CA 94939 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person