Chess Instructor - K-5 After School Program - Patterson

Company: Chess Wizards
Location: Patterson
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

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!Day to Day:
    • 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: $50 - $75 per scheduled class, this is an hour and a half commitment.Hours: 1-5 one-hour classes per week in the afternoons, up to you.
      
      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!
      For more information about our program, Please check out our website: http://www.chesswizards.com/ (http://www.chesswizards.com/)CWP123

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