Description
Job Overview
We are seeking a Chess Teacher to join our team at Zeta, an educational organisation focused on providing high academic achievement and social-emotional development for students.
The Role
As a Chess Teacher, you will deliver exceptional, engaging chess instruction that develops students' strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, confidence, and lifelong love of the game.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver exceptional, inquiry-driven instruction that develops students' strategic thinking, problem-solving, pattern recognition, and focus.
- Build a joyful, inclusive, and rigorous learning environment where students embrace productive struggle, develop perseverance, and build a genuine love of the game.
- Champion Zeta's ambitious academic goals through chess, strengthening critical habits such as focus, perseverance, and pattern recognition that help students excel across subjects.
- Drive ambitious student and program outcomes, maintaining 100% enrollment across clubs and teams, successfully completing all required Specialty events, and using data and student work to monitor progress, refine instruction, accelerate student growth, and ensure 80%+ of students pass unit assessments.
- Lead a high-quality after-school chess program, advancing students from foundational skills to strategic mastery, preparing players for tournaments, and providing expert coaching and support throughout the competition experience.
- Build authentic, meaningful relationships with students and families to support each student's growth and success.
- Collaborate closely with leaders and colleagues and participate in weekly professional development, applying feedback to continually strengthen your instruction.
- Contribute actively to whole-school priorities and initiatives, providing instructional and community support wherever needed.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree
- Experience teaching, coaching, or leading chess programming through private instruction, after-school or community programs, clubs, camps, or tournaments
- Full-time experience teaching chess in an elementary, middle, or high school setting is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading students in competitive chess tournaments, including preparing players for competition, providing coaching and strategic guidance, and supporting students throughout the tournament experience
- Demonstrated mastery of chess, reflected in a player rating of at least 1600, with the ability to translate your expertise into rigorous, accessible, and engaging instruction
- A passion for developing students' strategic thinking, perseverance, focus, and intellectual confidence, paired with high expectations for every student's growth
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses
- 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings
- Competitive compensation
- Relocation support to help eligible candidates make the move to New York City
- Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses
- Four live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and a free Headspace subscription
- MacBook Air and specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone
- Fully stocked team spaces with snacks and quality coffee
- Zeta swag, team outings, and some of NYC's finest sweet treats
- Books and resources for professional development