29 August 2025•290 views
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Teaching Kids Grades K-5 to learn and improve at chess.
Classes for different grades are held after school at 3pm-4pm.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Riverdale with selected days off for school holidays and clerical days
Thursdays in Mamaroneck 3:45-4:45pm
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Some experience as a tournament player is necessary. Minimum rating is 1200: If you do not know what this means you are probably not the right fit for this opportunity.
One hour of unpaid training will be required.
Starting Early September. Classes run September 2025 through June 2026!
325 East 88th Street, Manhattan, 10128, New York
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