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Lead interactive chess classes for elementary students in an after-school enrichment program, engaging them in fun learning activities and promoting good sportsmanship.
Responsibilities
- Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students
- Guide activities, keep students engaged, and redirect behavior when needed
- Use 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 various local school sites for each session
- Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students
Requirements
- Experience working with groups of children
- 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 (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM window) to teach 1–5 classes per week
- Commitment to implementing school safety protocols
- Strong punctuality and time-management skills
Qualifications
- Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar)
Benefits
Opportunities for advancement
Full curriculum and materials
Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way
Free chess classes
Full training and ongoing support
Work flexibility
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