Job Description

We are looking for a results-driven Chess Teacher to join our community.

A successful resume will include any relevant chess playing / teaching experience, your personal online rating and / or yourusername. If selected to move forward, we will be asking on behalf of our Network these questions to aid in our school placement process.

In this role, you will :

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.

We invite you to apply if you :

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 (i.e., playing on an athletics team, or in a band or orchestra);

Have leadership experience (i.e.leadership position on a club or team; experience overseeing / managing people or organizing activities);

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 :

Starting From : $60,000.00

Current Success Academies Employees :

Please apply through the Jobs Posting in your Success Academies Workday Account.

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