Chess Instructor

**About Us**

Chess Institute of Canada is a non-profit, registered charity that teaches life skills through the magic of chess. We welcome players of all ages, genders, ethnic and national origins, and skill levels to our warm and inclusive programs. Our expert instructors create a safe and welcoming space, so _**everyone**_ can learn and grow without feeling intimidated or uncomfortable.

We offer online classes, in-person programs at schools, and even special events. And through it all, our focus on life skills ensures that _**every**_ student will emerge from our programs with more than just chess knowledge - they’ll be equipped with the tools needed to succeed in all areas of life. Bring your lived experience and join the thousands of families and communities who have already been impacted by CIC; become an In-Person Chess Instructor.

**About You**

Do you love to teach and share your passion with others? Do you enjoy working with a diverse range of learners and making a positive impact on their lives? If so, we want you to join our team as an Instructor at the Chess Institute of Canada (CIC).

Can’t play chess but are willing to learn? No problem, we’ll teach you - as long as you have experience teaching children. If you can bring fun and excitement into a classroom environment, we want you.

**About the Role**

The primary responsibility of an In-Person Chess Instructor is to teach groups of children life skills through the game of chess. It takes time and effort to learn how to do this well. But don’t worry, our extensive training program (paid, of course) runs through the fall and will have you ready to teach by November/December.

Come the new year, your role will be to travel to North Vancouver-area elementary schools to teach lunchtime and after school lessons, typically one-hour per school. That’s where the part-time part comes in: there are only 10 potential teaching shifts (hours) per week per instructor. You’ll need to be available to take at least 4 of these shifts per week, 90% of the weeks of the school year. It’s exciting work, and our instructors take great pride and satisfaction in it.

**Qualifications**

You’ll succeed at this role if you’re the type of person who:

- Enjoys working with children in a group setting,
- Maintains the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity,
- Is self-aware and self-confident, yet eager to perpetually learn,
- Has a strong command of the English language, with fluency in French an asset,
- Has dependable access to a phone and computer with reliable high-speed internet,
- Is available at lunch and after school at least 4 times a week, and
- Is willing and able to travel to multiple locations in North Vancouver.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 4-10 per week

**Salary**: $20.00-$65.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Will you be available to travel to and teach in-person at North Vancouver elementary schools, either at lunch or after school, at least four times per week, for 90% of the 2024 school year?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-27
Expected start date: 2023-09-11