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Chess Wizards Chess Instructor - K-5 After School Program | Boston, MA in Amesbury, Massachusetts
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: $55 - $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/)
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