Chess Instructorr for Kids

**About us**:
After School Life is seeking reliable, dynamic, and team-oriented Program Leaders to join our team. Our Program Leaders are responsible for leading and implementing our **Chess** after-school programs for elementary school.

**Job Summary**:
A part-time job is responsible for studying the provided curriculum and teaching the children for each given week. Strong time management skills are required as our teachers are expected to start and finish on time while also covering everything that is in the curriculum for that specific session. When teaching a class, maintaining class order is important, as it allows coaches to demonstrate the skills without distractions - resulting in the kids understanding better.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- **Teach Chess** steps 1 &2 to kids in Coquitlam, Port-Coquitlam, Coquitlam (Tri-Cities Area)
- Teach different drills / practices to kids each week
- Friendly and respect school's staff / parents / students
- Strictly follow school's protocols and instructions
- Arrive on time (15 minutes before each session), flexible, good with kids, high commitment
- Distribute, collect, and maintain inventory of all sports equipment and classroom supplies
- Participate in staff meetings and training sessions
- Maintain daily attendance records

**Qualifications and Requirements**:

- Must be at least 19 years of age
- A good knowledge of Chess with at least 1 year teaching experience
- Knowledge of working with children, social and emotional learning, physical literacy, group management, behavior management, and counseling
- Experience in planning and leading activities for groups of children in a recreational setting
- Current criminal record check (or willing to consent)

**More**:

- This is a part-time contract position working weekday afternoon shifts (must be available between 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm),
- The monthly payment will be based on the number of sessions attended, calculated at a fixed hourly rate that includes check-in and check-out time for each session.
- We welcome diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $40.00-$45.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Are you available weekdays from 02:30 pm to 04:00 pm in Coquitlam from early Jan 2025?

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-01-06