After School Teacher
Silver Knights Chess AcademyRole Overview
Silver Knights Chess Academy is hiring a mid-level After School Teacher. This is a full-time role in Arlington. posted 3 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
After School Teacher
Make a positive difference in the lives of elementary school children by teaching them to play chess after school!
Silver Knights Chess Academy has taught chess to over 120,000 children in our 19-year history. We provide curriculum and thorough, paid training on how to help children learn chess in a small group teaching setting. Come join us!
Pay: Starting at $55 / hour long club
Please note the total time commitment is longer due to setup and cleanup.
You will be a great fit if you:
- Want to work with children (ages 5-11).
- Want to play chess! You don't have to be a master-level player, but you do need interest and enthusiasm.
- Are available to work part-time during "after-school" hours beginning in the fall
- Experience as a camp counselor, tutor, teacher, coach, after school instructor, or in preschool or daycare is a plus!
- Are comfortable driving and have a flexible schedule, for example, an Uber or Lyft driver, a student, or a retired person looking for a part-time job.
You will receive thorough, paid training on how to help children learn chess.
Here's a sample schedule of how your day might look:
- 2:45pm - Arrive at school, check in, set up
- 3:00pm - Kids arrive, you teach lesson
- 3:20pm - Kids play practice games
- 4:00pm - Clean up, parent pickup
Additional Qualifications:
- Must be available at least 3 weekdays during the school year between 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Have a reliable vehicle for transportation
- Ability to lift 25 lbs of teaching equipment
- Ability to learn and use new software tools
Responsibilities
- Manage a classroom of 10-20 students
- Use our curriculum to demonstrate and effectively communicate all of the basic rules (piece movement, how to castle, check, checkmate, etc) and strategy
- Promote good sportsmanship among students
- Responsibly store and maintain all teaching equipment and materials
- Supervise parent pickup
Guaranteed response within 72 hours of applying.
As a teacher with Silver Knights Chess Academy, you are eligible for some cool perks, including a free Diamond-level chess.com membership for yourself, staff parties, and more!
Silver Knights Chess Academy is an EEO employer and is a safe and drug-free workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the After School Teacher position at Silver Knights Chess Academy?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Silver Knights Chess Academy. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the After School Teacher position at Silver Knights Chess Academy located?
This position is based in Arlington. Silver Knights Chess Academy has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a After School Teacher at Silver Knights Chess Academy earn?
Silver Knights Chess Academy has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the After School Teacher role at Silver Knights Chess Academy posted?
This role was posted on May 30, 2026 (25 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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