Our program cultivates our students' natural abilities by offering small classes, individualized learning options, frequent advisement meetings, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary teaching.
We are looking for a part-time Chess Instructor to teach during our summer program.
We seek positive, confident, and energetic instructors to join our team and make a lasting contribution to our summer program team effort.
Job Description
Teach our 1st to 6th-grade students the fundamentals of chess, including basic tactics, strategies, and techniques. Our ideal candidate will make this class interactive and fun.
Expected qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience include:
- Two years of chess teaching experience with elementary-level students
- Ability to make chess fun and engaging for all students.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the game of Chess and the rules and regulations
- Have excellent classroom management skills.
- Applicants should be energetic and enthusiastic.
- Encourage positive interpersonal interactions at all times.
- Cultivate an interactive, friendly, and welcoming group dynamic.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ability to create and teach a two-week chess class
- Create chess learning strategies that will keep students engaged and encourage class participation.
- Promptness, punctuality, and responsible conduct are requirements when working with children.
- Be a positive role model for your students.
- Be a proud representative of our program's philosophy
- Maintain positive relationships with parents, on-site staff, co-instructors, and school administration.
- Promptness, punctuality, and responsible conduct are requirements when working with children.
Location
4947 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604
Work Schedule
Dates: July 27, 2026, to August 7, 2026
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
- 1:30 to 2:30 pm- 4th to 6th Grade
- 2:30 to 3:00 pm- Break (will monitor students during break time)
- 3:00 to 4:00 pm- 1st Grade to 3rd Grade
Pay
$50 per hour
Pay: $50.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
