Youth Enrichment Instructor After School CHESS Classes

Washtenaw Area Schools Application Consortium

Job Location:

Ann Arbor, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Community Education/Children Services

Date Posted:
5/2/2025

Location:
Ann Arbor Public Schools

District:
Ann Arbor Public Schools

Youth Enrichment Instructor - After School ART Classes

Position Type: Ann Arbor Public Schools - Community Education & Recreation (Rec & Ed) Instructor

When Needed: Fall 2025 Winter 2026 and/or Spring 2026

Class Location(s): Ann Arbor Public Schools (K-5 or K-8 schools)

Time Commitment: 1 day/week after school from the time school lets out until 5:00 or 5:30pm

POSITION SUMMARY:
We are looking for an experienced instructor and people-person to teach chess classes to children afterschool at least one day per week. Potential class description:

Unlock the power of strategic thinking by learning how to play chess. Each week enjoy interactive lessons puzzle challenges and friendly matches to reinforce new concepts. Beginner and intermediate players will learn about chess history chess etiquette the playing board common opening moves middle and endgame strategies and tactics as well as how to checkmate their opponent. If you want to learn the basics in a supportive environment that encourages growth confidence and a love for the game join us and make your next move the best one yet!

Classes will be held one day per week and begin immediately after school running until 5:00 or 5:30pm. The overall class length will be 6 8 or 10 weeks depending on the term. Class supplies are to be provided by the instructor. There may be additional teaching opportunities in Rec & Eds summer camps if desired. To view all of Rec & Eds current class and camp offerings please visit.

REQUIREMENTS:
Previous youth teaching experience is required. Must create a curriculum. Must live in/near Ann Arbor and/or work in Ann Arbor Public Schools. Must undergo fingerprinting/background check (unless already fingerprinted through Ann Arbor Public Schools) and comply with department and district policies and procedures. Ability and willingness to help promote own classes (via school announcements social media platforms flyers etc.) is preferred.

COMPENSATION:
Will depend on the class pricing established between you and Rec & Ed. May also depend on the facility/school being used. Possible payment scenarios include: hourly rate flat rate per class flat rate per participant or overall percentage split. Payments will be processed through ESS/Willsub.

HOW TO APPLY:
If interested please email Rec & Eds Youth Enrichment Program Supervisor Ivy Juan at as soon as possible. When you have a specific class idea in mind you should also complete Rec & Eds Class Proposal Form which is found on our Apply to Teach webpage. Also please feel free to forward this job posting to anyone else you think might be interested.

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