Chess Instructor for K-12 After School

Job description

## **About Togetherhood** At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdancing, chess, or STEM, we match talented instructors with opportunities to share their skills and spark joy in the next generation. Our mission is simple but powerful: “to infuse every community with high quality enrichment and education.” **We're here to support you in sharing your craft, your voice, and your passion** with kids who are ready to learn and grow. If you're a dynamic instructor who loves what you teach and why you teach it, we'd love for you to be part of Togetherhood. ### What You'll Do As a member of our network, you will be matched with opportunities to teach Chess to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across Boston. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks. As an after school instructor, you'll have the following responsibilities: - Develop age-appropriate Chess curriculum for after-school students - Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise - Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged - Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levels - Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment - Track student growth and offer positive, helpful feedback - Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach - Create a memorable experience for the children in your class ### Who You Are A fun, enthusiastic, adaptable instructor, with experience teaching school age children, and who: - Has subject matter expertise in Chess - Has a passion and skill for building hands-on projects with kids - Has excitement, joy, and passion for both teaching kids and personal development/learning - Knows how to create a fun, structured, and inclusive classroom environment - Brings your own voice and creativity to each class you teach - Is cooperative, supportive, flexible - Is dependable, proactive, and thrives when given autonomy … and also appreciates support and clear expectations