Chess Wizards Hiring for Chess Teacher – After School Job at Palatine, IL Full Time

Chess Wizards is looking for engaging individuals to teach chess to K-5th grade students, after school, in a classroom setting. If you love chess and feel you can make learning it fun for kids of all ages, then you have probably found the perfect job (the only drawback: it is part-time). Currently, Chess Wizards is looking for instructors who are willing to teach between 1 and 5 one-hour classes per week.

Instructor Responsibilities and Qualifications:

Classroom Management:

• Be responsible for your student’s safety and supervision at all times

• Implement CDC, School, and Chess Wizards COVID-19 prevention practices

• Maintain a structured and organized learning environment

• Encourage positive interpersonal interactions at all times

• Cultivate an interactive, friendly, and welcoming group dynamic

• Utilize positive behavior management and classroom management techniques

Teach Chess:

• Ability to relate well with children

• Ability to make chess fun!

• Encourage connections between chess problem-solving with real life problem-solving

• Knowledge of basic chess strategy required

• Utilize curriculum, teaching tools, and other materials provided by Chess Wizards

• USCF rating a plus but not a must

Professionalism:

• Maintain regular communication with Area Managers and other coordinating staff

• Maintain positive relationships with parents, on-site staff, co-instructors, and school administration

• Promptness, punctuality and responsible conduct are requirements when working with children

• Be a positive role model for your students

• Be a proud representative of your own character as well as Chess Wizards

Pay: $45- $60 per scheduled hour

Hours: 1-5 one-hour classes per week

If you are able to fulfill the responsibilities above, while creating a fun and exciting atmosphere in your classroom, then this is the position for you!

To apply, please submit the following:

1) Resume and contact information

2) Availability from 2pm to 5pm on weekdays

Please apply directly through our career portal: https://chess-wizards.breezy.hr (https://chess-wizards.breezy.hr/)

For more information about our program, Please check out our website: http://www.chesswizards.com/ (http://www.chesswizards.com/)