Chess Instructor
About Us
iUrban Teen (iUT) is a nationally recognized program dedicated to bringing career-focused education to historically and systemically excluded teens ages 12 to 18. Youth receive hands-on exposure to a variety of careers and civic engagement opportunities that step them outside of their current boundaries. Our program goals are to increase awareness and knowledge of STEM+A careers and training, to build confidence and critical thinking, to provide mentorship and internship opportunities and to create a collaborative learning model for youth.
We are looking to expand our pool of Chess Instructors for our afterschool and weekend programs.
Responsibilities:
Adapt to changes, delays, or unexpected events to ensure the continuance/continuity of the program.
Use and demonstrate problem solving, critical thinking, perseverance, and patience with students in the program.
Ensure the safety and well-being of the students in the program at all times.
Create an open and positive learning environment that encourages students to ask questions and to be active participants.
Qualifications:
A strong knowledge of the game of chess in order to instruct novice & intermediate chess players:
Rules of the game (address system, basic piece movements, how to win, notation, etc)
The 3 stages of the game (opening, middle and end game)
Basic Opening principles, initial middle game tactics, and fundamental endgame techniques
Intermediate principles (opening, defense and attack)
Experienced facilitator with the ability to motivate, direct, and instruct students 11 – 18 years old, of various abilities, in mixed age group settings.
Skilled in demonstrating and explaining process steps clearly and with patience to 11-18 year olds, of various abilities, in mixed age group settings.
Ability to pass criminal background check.
Willing to sign and abide by iUT contract agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreement and use of copyrighted curriculum developed by iUT.
Preferred Experience
Previous experience teaching the game of chess to youth
Demonstrated experience working with BIPOC students and communities, youth with developmental delays and disabilities, and foster care youth.
About this position:
Limited duration position.
No health/medical benefits.
$25 per hour.
To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to R------------.
EEO Policy
iUrban Teen is an equal opportunity employer committed to racial equity. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our workforce across a range of dimensions. Individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, or other People of Color, people who are queer, trans, non-binary, people with disabilities, people who are immigrants, people from poor and working-class backgrounds, and people who are/have been system-impacted are strongly encouraged to apply.
iUrban Teen values work-life balance through flexible schedules, bringing one’s whole-self to work every day, close partnerships between community and employees and creating a safer work environment for employees of historically excluded communities.
Vaccination Policy
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to comply with the Company’s mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. The Company’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees who work from the Company’s offices or whose job duties require them to travel to our U.S. offices, and/or private destinations be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are covered by this policy, you will be asked to complete Vaccination Attestation upon acceptance of this offer and upload proof of vaccination to the Company’s human resources system on your first day of employment.
About Us
iUrban Teen (iUT) is a nationally recognized program dedicated to bringing career-focused education to historically and systemically excluded teens ages 12 to 18. Youth receive hands-on exposure to a variety of careers and civic engagement opportunities that step them outside of their current boundaries. Our program goals are to increase awareness and knowledge of STEM+A careers and training, to build confidence and critical thinking, to provide mentorship and internship opportunities and to create a collaborative learning model for youth.
We are looking to expand our pool of Chess Instructors for our afterschool and weekend programs.
Responsibilities:
Adapt to changes, delays, or unexpected events to ensure the continuance/continuity of the program.
Use and demonstrate problem solving, critical thinking, perseverance, and patience with students in the program.
Ensure the safety and well-being of the students in the program at all times.
Create an open and positive learning environment that encourages students to ask questions and to be active participants.
Qualifications:
A strong knowledge of the game of chess in order to instruct novice & intermediate chess players:
Rules of the game (address system, basic piece movements, how to win, notation, etc)
The 3 stages of the game (opening, middle and end game)
Basic Opening principles, initial middle game tactics, and fundamental endgame techniques
Intermediate principles (opening, defense and attack)
Experienced facilitator with the ability to motivate, direct, and instruct students 11 – 18 years old, of various abilities, in mixed age group settings.
Skilled in demonstrating and explaining process steps clearly and with patience to 11-18 year olds, of various abilities, in mixed age group settings.
Ability to pass criminal background check.
Willing to sign and abide by iUT contract agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreement and use of copyrighted curriculum developed by iUT.
Preferred Experience
Previous experience teaching the game of chess to youth
Demonstrated experience working with BIPOC students and communities, youth with developmental delays and disabilities, and foster care youth.
About this position:
Limited duration position.
No health/medical benefits.
$25 per hour.
To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to R------------.
EEO Policy
iUrban Teen is an equal opportunity employer committed to racial equity. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our workforce across a range of dimensions. Individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, or other People of Color, people who are queer, trans, non-binary, people with disabilities, people who are immigrants, people from poor and working-class backgrounds, and people who are/have been system-impacted are strongly encouraged to apply.
iUrban Teen values work-life balance through flexible schedules, bringing one’s whole-self to work every day, close partnerships between community and employees and creating a safer work environment for employees of historically excluded communities.
Vaccination Policy
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to comply with the Company’s mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. The Company’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees who work from the Company’s offices or whose job duties require them to travel to our U.S. offices, and/or private destinations be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are covered by this policy, you will be asked to complete Vaccination Attestation upon acceptance of this offer and upload proof of vaccination to the Company’s human resources system on your first day of employment.