Lead Chess Coach

CELERITY EDUCATION GROUP

At Celerity, we firmly believe that all students can grow and thrive when experienced teachers bring engaging curriculum, challenging learning activities, and high expectations to the classroom. The Celerity Educational Group is a non-profit organization, that serves Los Angeles-area schools, children and families. Our mission is to provide quality education in under-served communities by creating alternative schools that focus on the potential of every child..

Celerity Chess Education program is reshaping students’ lives. Since its introduction, the program has spread passion and love for the game of chess like wildfire. Students come to school eager to learn, excited to grow, and thrilled to exercise the many skills chess has bestowed upon them. Celerity Schools has incorporated Chess Education as a part of their daily curriculum. Students are challenged to come up with creative problem solving strategies, utilize their critical thinking skills, refine their ability to focus, and demonstrate excellent citizenship as they engage in intellectual competition with their fellow classmates. Celerity Chess Education sees growth in students who otherwise have difficulty achieving both scholastically and socially. Chess gives students an opportunity to discover their true potential and actualize the greatness within themselves. In this light, students are much like pawns who have the ability to become the powerful pieces in the game.

This is a part-time position working directly with 3rd-8th grade students. We are looking for strong leaders who have the ability to motivate and develop character. Our enrichment activities coaches facilitate a weekly enrichment activity designed to improve cognitive development, social-emotional intelligence, and academic performance.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Facilitate weekly instruction and activities taken from our curriculum. 
• Hold high expectations for all students.
• Provide individual or small group instruction for students who need additional assistance.
• Create and foster a positive learning environment and exhibit rapport with students.
• Engage with students in a manner that is supportive and aids in development.

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

• At least 2-years of teaching and/or chess experience 

•Strong desire to motivate and raise the achievement levels of traditionally under-served students 

•Great work ethic and ability to work as part of a team

•Ability to learn and teach using our proven methods for improving at chess

•Background check

Full-Time Salary: starting at $32,000 (DOE) w/ benefits

To apply, submit your cover letter (include chess experience) and resume

If selected you will be asked to submit 3 references (2 professional and 1 personal)