Job Title: Chess Instructor
Organization: Orchids The International School
Location: CV Raman Nagar
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

Orchids The International School is seeking a passionate and experienced Chess Instructor to inspire students and develop their strategic thinking, concentration, and problem-solving abilities through structured chess coaching. The ideal candidate should be capable of teaching students across different age groups while fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. Orchids regularly recruits co-curricular instructors, including chess, across its campuses.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct engaging chess classes for students from primary to secondary grades.
- Develop lesson plans tailored to different skill levels.
- Teach chess fundamentals, tactics, strategies, openings, middlegame, and endgame concepts.
- Organize internal chess competitions, inter-school tournaments, and training camps.
- Identify and mentor talented students for district, state, and national-level competitions.
- Track student progress and provide regular feedback to parents and school management.
- Encourage sportsmanship, discipline, critical thinking, and decision-making.
- Maintain attendance records and performance reports.
- Collaborate with teachers and school leadership to integrate chess into students' holistic development.
- Ensure a safe, inclusive, and inspiring classroom environment.

Required Qualifications





- Bachelor's degree in any discipline (preferred).
- Recognized Chess Coach certification or equivalent training is desirable.
- FIDE rating, National Rating, or tournament playing experience is an added advantage.
- Minimum 13 years of experience coaching chess in schools, academies, or clubs.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Strong classroom management and student engagement skills.
- Basic computer proficiency for maintaining reports and online teaching, if required.

Preferred Skills

- Ability to coach beginners as well as advanced players.
- Knowledge of chess software and online platforms such as Chess.com or Lichess.
- Experience conducting tournaments and preparing students for competitive events.
- Enthusiastic, patient, and student-centric teaching approach.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Key Competencies

- Strategic Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Student Mentoring
- Classroom Management
- Planning & Organization
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Time Management

What Orchids Offers

- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Exposure to a leading K–12 school network.
- Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
- Opportunity to mentor students in regional and national chess competitions

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