After School Chess Instructor
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for chess instructors in the following Areas
- Fremont
- Newark
- Pleasanton
- Livermore
- Dublin
- San Jose
- San Mateo
You will be hosting weekly chess club events for students between the ages of 5-10. You will be given a curriculum, display board, and chess sets to help you host weekly meetings. Don ‘t worry, we are here to help you every step of the way. You will be assigned a person that will help you be part of the family. We don ‘t have many mandatory requirements, but we are looking for a person with decent chess ability and soft skills that can make the class fun and engaging. Applicants are required to fill out screener questions to be considered for the position.
By being a chess instructor with us, you would be helping to change lives by teaching students how to plan ahead, prioritize, improve mental calculation, and compete gracefully.
Must Have
- Part-time availability between the hours of 2 pm to 6 pm.
- Must be able to drive to locations within the same city.
- Drivers License, car and insurance
- Must be punctual and responsible
- Must be able to conduct interactive, friendly, and fun classes with 10-20 kids
- The creativity to fully utilize Chess curriculum and class materials
- A passion for chess and the willingness to learn complex chess concepts
- Previous work experience with Kindergarten-6th grade students is a plus!
- USCF rating is a plus but not required.
- Vaccinated for Covid
What you get:
- Improve your own chess skills
- Flexible work hours
- High compensation for skilled teacher/player
- Being a mentor to children
- Very low-stress work environment
- Improve classroom management skills
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $50.00 - $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Schedule:
- After school
- No nights
- No weekends
- On call
COVID-19 considerations:
All teachers are required to bring their own masks, as well as backup masks in case yours should break in class.
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to teach between 2-4pm Monday-Friday? We typically offer 1 hour a day.
- Do you have a car?
Experience:
- teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- chess: 1 year (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for After School Chess Instructor roles across Castle Chess LLC's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50 - £80 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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