20h ago

Middle School Chess Instructor

New York, NY: South Bronx

$52k-$68.6k / year

part-timeeducation

💼 About This Role

You'll facilitate structured chess lessons for middle school students using a provided curriculum. Your instruction will build strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, culminating in a final tournament or showcase. You'll collaborate with Youth Workers to create a cohesive after-school experience.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Facilitate structured chess lessons for middle school students using provided curriculum.
  • Lead engaging instruction building strategic thinking, problem-solving, and sportsmanship.
  • Guide students in using a computer-based chess program weekly to reinforce concepts.
  • Collaborate with Youth Workers and Dean of Student Life for cohesive experience.
  • Embed literacy and academic vocabulary throughout instruction.

📋 Requirements

  • 2+ years experience working with groups of youth preferred.
  • Ability to deliver a structured chess curriculum with confidence.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age by role's start date.
  • Ability to work in-person during all program hours required.

✨ Nice to Have

  • Bachelor's degree or certification in related field.
  • Clear passion for specialty area (chess).

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🏖️ 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year.
  • Disability benefits.
  • 🎁 Referral bonuses.
  • 💳 Employee Discount Program for travel, entertainment, retail.
  • 🎓 DREAM Teaching Fellowship opportunity for high-performing staff.
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