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Chess Teacher/Chess Instructor wanted

from craigslist:

Work classrooms (25 students K–6th grade) from 3:30–6:00 pm (total of 3 classes per day = $135) Monday–Friday teaching the wonderful game of chess. Will be paid as an independent contractor—you do your own taxes.

  1. Must know how to play chess (beginner level ok).
  2. Must have previous experience working with children in a teaching environment.
  3. At least two references.
  4. Must be open minded, improv-comedy/personality.
  5. Willing to train.
  6. Be available to work on time in Passaic, New Jersey 07055
  7. A "lets make it work mentality."
  8. Be full of energy to motivate the classroom.
  9. Able to control a classroom of 25 sometimes boisterous crowd of students grades Kindergarten–5th grade.
  10. Dedicated and committed to work the entire school year (up to the end of June). Possible summer available work for the right candidate.
  11. Must be willing to start next week.
  12. Training, Lesson Plans, and curriculum will be provided.
  13. Be able to pass a background/criminal check.

Please email resume along with phone contact number.
Thank You

Note—This position was posted on 20 September 2007, so I'm not sure if it's still open. Also, please do not contact us, go through craigslist.

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2 Responses to “Chess Teacher/Chess Instructor wanted”

  1. checkersisfortramps Says:
    October 15th, 2007 at 9:29 pm

    that’s $675.00 a week for two and half hours of work a day…I’m dropping out of law school.

  2. Suren Avagyan Says:
    June 23rd, 2008 at 5:07 am

    Hi i live in Armenia. I am 21 but i am playing chess almost 11 years.I have played in many official tournaments. In 2003 I have won the “Central chess home 1/4 final “tournament in Armenia.I am in the list of professional Armenian chessers.Since 2004 I have not played in official tournaments.I have trained at home chidren(not only).and I think I teaching is my most strong side in chess. I would like to teach in your club.

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