chess instructor

*Chess Instructor ? Part-Time* Canada U-Tutoring Learning Institute is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Chess Instructor to provide high-quality, in-person chess instruction to children and school-age students. The ideal candidate has a strong chess background, experience participating in competitive tournaments, and the ability to teach students ranging from beginners learning fundamental concepts to advanced players developing tournament-level strategies. Position: Chess Instructor Job Type: Part-time Pay: $28.00?$45.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience Expected Hours: Approximately 5?20 hours per week Work Location: In person Location: 200 Town Centre Blvd, Suite 203, Markham, ON L3R 8G5 *Key Responsibilities* * Deliver engaging, age-appropriate chess lessons for children and school-age students at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. * Teach chess fundamentals, opening principles, tactics, positional concepts, middle-game strategy, and endgame techniques. * Provide individual and small-group coaching based on each student's current skill level and learning goals. * Help students improve analytical thinking, calculation, decision-making, and overall chess performance. * Prepare students for chess tournaments and competitive play when appropriate. * Analyze student games and provide clear, constructive feedback. * Follow or contribute to a structured chess curriculum designed to support measurable student progress. * Maintain a positive, focused, disciplined, and encouraging classroom environment. * Communicate complex chess concepts in a clear and accessible way for children of different ages and ability levels. * Encourage sportsmanship, confidence, patience, and strategic thinking. *Qualifications* * Strong competitive chess background. * Previous participation in recognized chess tournaments is strongly preferred, including FIDE, CFC, USCF, or equivalent organized competitions. * A current or former chess rating of approximately 1800?2000+ or equivalent demonstrated playing strength is highly preferred. * Minimum 1?2 years of chess teaching, tutoring, coaching, or related instructional experience preferred. * Experience teaching or working with children and school-age students is strongly preferred. * Strong understanding of chess openings, tactical patterns, positional strategy, and classical endgames. * Ability to assess students' strengths and weaknesses and adjust instruction accordingly. * Native-level English proficiency with excellent verbal communication skills. * Ability to explain advanced chess concepts clearly and patiently to younger students. * Reliable, professional, organized, and comfortable managing individual and small-group classes. * Must be able to teach in person at our Markham learning centre. *Preferred Qualifications* * FIDE, CFC, USCF, or other recognized national chess rating. * Experience coaching students for competitive chess tournaments. * Experience developing chess lesson plans or structured curriculum. * Experience teaching students across multiple age groups and skill levels. * Strong record of helping students improve their chess ability or tournament performance. *Compensation* $28.00?$45.00 per hour. Compensation will be determined based on chess level and rating, tournament experience, teaching experience, qualifications, and overall suitability for the position. *About Canada U-Tutoring Learning Institute* Canada U-Tutoring Learning Institute provides academic and enrichment programs for children and students in the Markham area. We are looking for instructors who combine strong subject expertise with the ability to make learning engaging, structured, and motivating for students. If you have a strong chess background and enjoy helping young players develop their skills, confidence, and strategic thinking, we encourage you to apply. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $28.00-$45.00 per hour Ability to commute/relocate: * Markham, ON L3R 8G Location Markham , ON Work location On site Salary $ 28.00 to $ 45.00 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Part time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source indeed.com #10239617445 Various locations Markham, ON