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About the Role
Educational Alliance is seeking a part-time After School Chess Teacher to create and implement engaging chess programming for elementary-aged students. The role focuses on fostering an inclusive environment where students develop strategic thinking, problem-solving, concentration, sportsmanship, and confidence through chess.
Responsibilities
- Submit weekly lesson plans using the provided template.
- Develop and facilitate 45-minute weekly chess classes for groups of up to 18 students, inclusive of varying needs and abilities.
- Design progressive lessons that build chess knowledge and skills over an 8-week enrichment quarter.
- Teach chess fundamentals, including piece movement, rules, opening principles, tactics, strategy, notation, and good sportsmanship.
- Differentiate instruction for students with varying levels of chess experience.
- Create opportunities for students to practice skills through guided games, puzzles, partner activities, and competitions.
- Incorporate After School values and seasonal themes rooted in Jewish sensibilities into programming.
- Communicate supply or material needs to the Program Manager in advance.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
- Ensure chess boards, clocks, and materials are organized and stored after each class.
- Work with the Program Manager to maintain an organized inventory of chess equipment and materials.
- Exhibit strong organizational and time management skills to ensure classes begin and end on schedule.
- Communicate regularly with the Program Manager and Support Coordinator regarding student progress, needs, and concerns.
- Model professional behavior, good sportsmanship, and respectful communication.
- Supervise students during instructional activities and chess games to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Attend required orientation sessions, trainings, and staff meetings.
- Proactively solve problems and motivate colleagues, encouraging flexibility and teamwork.
- Establish and promote a commitment to the mission and vision of the Afterschool program.
- Develop clear roles for Group Leaders during programming.
- Learn and implement Afterschool's restorative approach to supervision and behavior management.
Requirements
- Experience working with elementary school-aged children.
- Experience teaching chess classes, coaching chess, or leading youth chess programs is preferred.
- Excellent organizational and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with children and colleagues from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Availability to work from 3:30–5:30 p.m. at least one day per week.
- Availability to commit to at least the first half of the After School programmatic year (September 14th, 2026 - June 4th, 2027).
Skills
- Chess instruction
- Program development
- Classroom management
- Student supervision
- Communication
- Organization
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
Location
- East Village
Work Type
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
About the Company
- Educational Alliance is a 135-year-old New York institution serving diverse communities through arts and culture, education, health and wellness, and social services.
- The 14Y After School Program serves children in K-5th grade in the East Village, fostering a neurodiverse community.
Equal Opportunity
- Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.