Chess Teacher

We are seeking a results-driven Chess Teacher to join our community of educators who are passionate about providing a fun, rigorous, whole-child education to students. As a Chess Teacher, you will build a classroom culture that fosters a love for chess and enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Build a classroom culture in which scholars develop a love for chess and enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Teach a rigorous chess curriculum to scholars that begins with chess basics and progresses to checkmate patterns and tactics;
• Coach and develop a high-performing team of scholars to compete in city, state, and national chess tournaments;
• Invest parents by coordinating and leading family chess nights and internal network chess tournaments;
• Engage in training and collaborating with chess teachers and leaders across the network to benefit from targeted feedback and professional development related to instruction and content;
• Support our high performing competitive teams by coaching at tournaments at least 12 Saturdays per school year.

Requirements:

• Achieved outstanding academic results;
• Have an advanced understanding of the game of chess (tournament experience a plus);
• Are passionate about chess and learning;
• Have teaching experience with a record of propelling student’s understanding and love of chess;
• Set ambitious goals for yourself and others, and are not afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them;
• Have confidence and presence -- You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment;
• Enjoy collaborating with others;
• Have leadership experience;
• Pay strong attention to detail, and have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and planning around competing priorities;
• Have experience working with a group of children;
• Embody the character traits we value in our ETHOS - Excellence, Teamwork, Humor, Ownership, and making sure our Scholars are top of mind;
• A 2-year or 4-year degree is a plus, but it is not mandatory.

Compensation:

• $65,000 - $65,000 USD per year