What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chess Teacher position at NY Enrichment Group?
Are you passionate about enriching the lives of youth? Join the NYEG team!
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
NY Enrichment Group, part of the FSG holding group company is the largest and leading Health, Wellness, Nutrition, and Education management group for all nonprofit social service agencies in the Tri-State and nationally. NYEG’s reach extends to over 600 different programs. All the work we do revolves around improving health and quality of life through the integration of all the services and programs we offer.
JOB DESCRIPTION
NY Enrichment Group is seeking several Chess Instructors to lead classes for elementary, junior high, and high school students for our charter school partners. Successful candidates will be supporting students while fostering and cultivating their desire to learn and play chess. Instructors must be able to successfully adopt a creative learning environment approach while promoting flexible thinking skills, and instilling values of respect, team, and passion. Instructors will model and inspire a love of learning that will equip each student to succeed in school and in the community. Candidates must be enthusiastic and exhibit a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to the communities we serve, and demonstrate the ability to motivate and educate.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
· Facilitate Chess classes that follow a social group work model
· Responsible for managing a classroom of 15-20 students
· Build and implement a rigorous chess curriculum for students that begins with chess basics
· Establish clear objectives for all lessons and communicate those objectives to students.
· Building a classroom culture and promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have prior performance experience
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Reports to Director of Operations
HOURS, LOCATION & SCHEDULE
- Monday
- Oct 27
- Nov 3, 10, 17, 24
- Dec 1, 8, 15
- 3:45pm-6pm
- Brooklyn, NY
Additional programming will arise with other NYEG partners once the candidate begins.
This is a Freelance position!
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $70.00 - $100.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70 - $100