CAREERS

If you love chess and think the world would a better place if more kids played the World Game, we would love to talk to you about joining our expanding team!

SHARED VALUES

  • Passion for chess

  • Deep desire for kids to enjoy and benefit from playing chess

  • Diversity of all kinds

BENEFITS

  • Ability to positively influence kids' lives

  • Connection to the game

  • Professional development

  • Additional income

CURRENT POSITIONS

Full-Time Chess Professional - 1 Opening Available

  • Job Description​

    • 20-30 hours of weekly work

    • Teach 10-15 hours per week in elementary school programming, CCC academy classes, and CCC summer camps.

    • 5-10 hours of administrative duties, working on both day-to-day and long-term CCC activities, projects, and events

  • Requirements​

    • Clean background check

    • Must live near Charlotte, NC or be willing to relocate.

    • Reliable method of transportation

    • Chess knowledge (1000+ USCF)

    • Passion for chess and experience with teaching scholastic students

    • Strong written and oral communication skills

  • Preferred 

    • College Degree

    • USCF Tournament Director experience

  • Compensation

    • Salaried position with competitive wages commensurate with experience

    • Access to CCC’s student network to acquire private students if desired

 

 

​Part-Time Chess Instructor   Multiple positions available

  • Job Description​

    • Teach 5-10 hours per week in elementary schools around Charlotte, NC (afterschool programs, morning programs, academy classes)

    • Optional: summer camps

  • Requirements

    • Must live near Charlotte, NC or be willing to relocate.

    • Clean background check

    • Reliable method of transportation

    • Chess knowledge (suggested level at least 500 USCF)

    • Passion for scholastic chess education

  • Compensation

    • Competitive hourly wages up to $75/hour; commensurate with experience

    • Benefits include access to CCC’s student network to acquire private students if desired​​​​

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APPLY

Interested applicants may send a resume and brief introduction to:​​

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Executive Director Peter Giannatos (peter.giannatos@charlottechesscenter.org)

Assistant Director Grant Oen (grant@charlottechesscenter.org)