Founding Elementary Chess Teacher, 2027 - 2028

The role

You will establish an inaugural elementary chess program and build a competitive team. You will design curriculum and coach scholars for local, state, and national tournaments.

What you will do

• Found a championship-caliber elementary chess program.
• Design and deliver a rigorous elementary chess curriculum.
• Build, coach, and mentor a competitive elementary chess team.
• Coordinate and lead family chess nights and internal network chess tournaments.
• Engage in training and collaborating with chess teachers and leaders across the network.
• Coach at tournaments at least 12 Saturdays per school year.

Required qualifications

• Extensive competitive chess tournament experience as a player or coach.
• Proven track record of tournament preparation.
• Successful experience teaching elementary-aged students and leading teams to victory.
• Leadership experience.
• Experience working with a group of children.
• Fluency in English.

Nice to have

• A 2-year or 4-year degree
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole

Benefits

• Full benefits program
• Opportunities for professional growth

Before you apply

• Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.

About the company

Success Academy is a fast-growing network of public charter schools in New York and Florida. They work to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education.