Chess Specialist Brooklyn

New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each year, programs in academics, including STEM, the arts, sports and wellness, and college access, help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school. Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.

Summary:  

New York Edge is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and reliable individual to fill the role of Chess Specialist. In this part-time role, you will be responsible for facilitating and engaging young people in Chess in one of our after-school programs across the five boroughs.  

Schedule: 

Part-Time, Monday – Friday  2:30 pm – 5:30 pm (Days/shifts vary depending on site needs)

Essential Job Functions:

• Building a classroom culture in which scholars develop a love for chess and enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills;

• Plans lessons, projects, and units for use in the after-school program and ensures the successful execution and implementation of these plans.

• Teaching a rigorous chess curriculum to participants that begins with chess basics and progresses to checkmate patterns and tactics;

• Coaching and developing a team of participants to compete in city, state, and national chess tournaments;

• Coordinating and leading family chess nights and internal network chess tournaments

• Actively engage in training and collaborating with chess specialists across the organization to benefit from targeted feedback and professional development related to instruction and content.

• Engaging youth in the following areas through the arts: critical thinking, evaluation, and risk-taking

• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' diverse needs and interests effectively.

• Promotes positive character development in all youth

• Coordinate subject-related trips, guest speakers, special events, scrimmages, tournaments, and college trips

Required skills:

• Able to demonstrate all of the basic rules of chess: Movement of the pieces including all the conditions of castling, checkmate, check, all the conditions of a drawn game, how to set up a chess appropriately set and including En Passant.

• Able to teach the principles and basic strategies of the three phases of the chess game (opening, middle, and endgame).

• Knowledge of tactics, positions, openings, endgames, gambits, traps, and mates

• Have a positive attitude and follow directions.

• Ensure the capacity to connect positively and effectively with children, team members, and other staff.

• Ability to plan and initiate age-appropriate games and activities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• A minimum of two years of chess-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required. 

• Tournament experience a plus

• Have teaching experience and a record of propelling students' understanding and love of chess.

• Experience working with children of multiple intelligences and differentiated learning styles

• May be required to walk up and down stairs.

• May have to lift or move objects/materials as needed.

• Work is performed mostly within the Wyandanch School District but may be required to interact with the community at-large during trips or events.

 To apply, please visit our website at newyorkedge.org/careers

At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health.

New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work the employee performs in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.