Lead Chess Coach

Company Description

CELERITY SCHOOLS LOUISIANA

Our mission is to create and operate high quality schools that educate under-served communities in Louisiana. Develop and implement programs for at-risk children and their families, including after-school, evening, and summer programs. Become an agent of positive social change in the communities we serve.

Celerity Chess Education program is reshaping students’ lives. Since its introduction, the program has spread passion and love for the game of chess like wildfire. Students come to school eager to learn, excited to grow, and thrilled to exercise the many skills chess has bestowed upon them. Celerity Schools has incorporated Chess Education as a part of their daily curriculum. Students are challenged to come up with creative problem solving strategies, utilize their critical thinking skills, refine their ability to focus, and demonstrate excellent citizenship as they engage in intellectual competition with their fellow classmates. Celerity Chess Education sees growth in students who otherwise have difficulty achieving both scholastically and socially. Chess gives students an opportunity to discover their true potential and actualize the greatness within themselves. In this light, students are much like pawns who have the ability to become the powerful pieces in the game.

Job Description

This is an an opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of students and families through teaching the game of chess. If you have a passion for chess and teaching children, we want to meet you.

We are looking for chess teachers who have the ability to use chess to motivate, educate and help children discover the potential for greatness inside of them. We are looking for teachers with at least two years of chess experience and a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of children.

Qualifications

• Be able to manage a classroom of up to 25 students
• Create and foster a positive learning environment and exhibit positive rapport with students
• Hold high expectations for student achievement
• Provide individual or small group instruction for students who need additional assistance
• Commit to constant professional and personal growth through working closely as part of a team

Additional Information

Full-Time: $18/hour  with benefits

To apply, submit your cover letter (include chess/teaching experience) and resume

If selected you will be asked to submit 3 references (2 professional and 1 personal)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.