Do you love chess? Do you enjoy working with young children?
Apply today and get paid to teach chess enrichment, with opportunities to support additional STEAM-based activities!
The Goddard School is seeking an enthusiastic Chess Enrichment Teacher to introduce preschool-aged children to chess through engaging, age-appropriate lessons. Instructors who are available for extended hours may also assist with or lead other STEAM enrichment experiences such as logic games, basic engineering challenges, and hands-on problem-solving activities.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay
- Flexible weekday hours (primarily mornings or afternoons, based on program schedule)
- Supportive school environment with a structured enrichment curriculum
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young learners through chess
- Opportunity for additional hours through STEAM enrichment support
What You’ll Do
- Lead fun, interactive chess enrichment classes for preschool students
- Use a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals, basic strategy, and good sportsmanship
- Keep children engaged through games, movement, and hands-on learning
- Manage a lively classroom with positivity, patience, and confidence
- Encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and focus
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If available for longer hours, assist with or lead additional STEAM enrichment activities (science exploration, engineering challenges, logic games, and creative problem-solving)
- Follow all school safety and supervision protocols
- Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, enrichment, or similar)
- Strong understanding of chess fundamentals and the ability to teach them in an age-appropriate way
- Comfort leading a class independently and creating a fun, welcoming learning environment
- Professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor
- Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship
- Strong punctuality and time-management skills
- Commitment to school safety and policies
Preferred (Nice to Have)
- Interest or experience in STEAM enrichment (science, technology, engineering, art, math)
- Ability to adapt activities to different age groups and learning styles
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.
