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chess instructor

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Employer details Chess Institute of Canada

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*About Us* We offer in-person programs at schools and special events. 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 paid training program will have you ready to teach in a few weeks. When you're ready, your role will be to travel elementary schools and community centres in your area 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 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* a strong 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 one of *North York, Markham, Brampton or Scarborough, Ontario*. If you?re passionate about teaching, and are ready for a rewarding challenge, we highly encourage you to apply for the *In-Person Chess Instructor* position at CIC. Successful applicants will need to pass and provide a recent Vulnerable Sector Screening. *Please apply with a letter and current resume to executivedirector@chessinstitute.ca* \**Please note, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.* Job Type: Part-time Pay: $45.00-$75.00 per hour Work Location: In person