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Posted: 26-Feb-26
Location: New York, New York
Type: Part Time
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Salary Details:
For preparation, coaching, and impromptu analysis at local tournaments, the rate is $300/ day.
For preparation, coaching, and impromptu analysis at overnight tournaments, the rate is $500/ day.
For direct instruction with students, and other activities listed above, the rate is $150 hour
At The Speyer Legacy School, students are inspired to be intellectually curious and passionate. They realize their full potential as accelerated learners in a collaborative community that is committed to ethical values and action. Speyer students learn with like-minded classmates and are guided by academically fearless teachers who share and nourish their enthusiasm for knowledge and inquiry.
The Speyer Legacy School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and passionate part-time Resident Grand Master. Reporting to the Director of Chess, this position is responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to teach in support of the school’s mission and curricular goals. The ideal candidate will work with an eye on diversity and inclusion in chess, possess creative problem-solving skills, a sense of humor, enthusiasm for designing innovative curriculum, and strong interpersonal skills that allow one to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work a flexible schedule. Most weeks will include coaching on Saturdays or Sundays at local tournaments including:
- Arrival before the commencement of the first round, or at a time specified by the Director of chess and working a 6-hour day.
- Provide opening preparation and impromptu game analysis to students, reinforcing their effort with positive feedback and illuminating areas of improvement and misunderstandings.
- Giving parents advice on tournament logistics, as well as study habits, work ethic, and mindset.
- As an alternative to weekend coaching, the Resident GM will coordinate with the Director of Chess to schedule the following activities with Spyer Students and Staff
- Host weekend training at Speyer for Speyer’s most advanced learners.
- Attend Faculty Meetings to Review Speyer Chess Curriculum and student progress and offer insights and suggestions.
- Visit Curriculum and After School classes to teach in tandem with other chess faculty.
- Ensure students are developing good study habits and learning by doing.
- Collaborate with larger Chess faculty to develop Speyer Chess Curriculum that is current, vibrant, and extraordinarily differentiated.
- Collaborate with larger Chess faculty to aid Chess faculty’s learning and engagement in current Chess events
- Coach exclusively Speyer Students at major scholastic events including City, State, and National Chess championships. Coaching at these events includes an additional paid stipend.
- Demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning and actively pursue professional development rooted in individual and schoolwide goals.
- Demonstrate a desire to meaningfully integrate technology into the classroom.
- Update curriculum and materials as needed.
- Promote respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value of the School, a shared responsibility in partnership with the school community.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- An active player with an international title of WGM, or GM is preferred. WIM and IMs can also be considered for this opportunity.
- 5+ years of chess teaching experience and knowledge of child development, best practices, and current trends in education are a plus.
- Demonstrated classroom management skills, including time, space, and materials for most effective learning.
- Experience in differentiated instruction.
- Creativity and innovation in both curriculum and instruction; ability to incorporate 21st century skills.
- Capable of generating high quality instructional materials.
- Outstanding interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to integrate technology effectively into classroom instruction to enhance student learning.
- Skilled in creating a learning environment that is challenging, motivating and age-appropriate.
Compensation
- For preparation, coaching, and impromptu analysis at local tournaments, the rate is $300/ day.
- For preparation, coaching, and impromptu analysis at overnight tournaments, the rate is $500/ day.
- For direct instruction with students, and other activities listed above, the rate is $150 hour
Application Information
Please apply by sending your resume, cover letter, a one-page educational philosophy statement, and names of three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “Resident Grand Master” in the subject line. The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in their teaching and learning.
The Speyer Legacy School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.
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