The Speyer Legacy School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and passionate part-time Chess teacher to be a member of the school’s Lower School faculty beginning September 2026, joining a team that includes four faculty members: The Director of Chess Instruction, on Chess Co-Teacher two Resident Masters (RM), and one Resident Grandmaster (GM). 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. Approximately 20 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.

• In addition 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: 

• Commensurate on experience: 

• For preparation, coaching, and impromptu analysis at local tournaments, the range is $300 to $500/ day. 

• For preparation, coaching, and impromptu analysis at overnight tournaments, the rate is $600/ day.

• For direct instruction with students in afterschool settings, 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 “Chess Teacher” 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 seeks a dynamic, innovative, and passionate full-time Middle School Science teacher beginning August 2026. The candidate hired will join two other Science teachers in the Middle School and will report to the Head of Middle School. They will be responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to teach Middle School Science in support of the school’s mission and curricular goals. The ideal candidate possesses creative problem-solving skills, intellectual passion, enthusiasm for designing innovative curriculum, and strong interpersonal skills that allow one to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others. The ideal candidate will have both pedagogical skills appropriate for Middle Schoolers, and content knowledge stretching deep into higher level science. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and implement motivating lessons in Science for Middle School students which reflect knowledge of curriculum, students’ interests and abilities, students’ social and emotional needs, and gifted education.

• Maintain rules for behavior and classroom procedures and routines.

• Evaluate students' academic performance according to Speyer grading standards.

• Maintain the course Schoology pages, our online learning center, including posting all assignments, materials, and feedback on student work.  

• Prepare student report cards which include narrative descriptions of students' achievements and needs, as well as letter grades.

• Communicate regularly with families about classroom happenings and student progress.

• Demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning on a daily basis for both students and colleagues.

• Collaborate with colleagues, across and within disciplines and divisions, to further develop curriculum and design interdisciplinary projects/units of study.

• Attend faculty meetings, fulfill lunch, morning and dismissal duties, serve as an advisor, chaperone trips, and meet other responsibilities typical of a Middle School teacher.

• Promote respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as a core value of the School, a shared responsibility in partnership with the school community.

• Engage respectfully with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities  

• Knowledge of child development, best practices, and current trends in science education and gifted education.

• Demonstrated classroom management skills, including allocating time, space, and materials for most effective learning.

• Experience in differentiated instruction.

• Creativity and innovation in both curriculum and instruction.

• Versatility and flexibility both within and outside of the classroom, encouraging students to think creatively, work collaboratively, embrace failure, and communicate effectively with others.

• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Skill in creating a learning environment that is challenging, motivating, and developmentally appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Science and/or Education or a related field.

• Master’s degree and/or experience in gifted education preferred.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $77,250-$122,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of experience and education.

Application Information

To apply please send your resume, cover letter, a one-page educational philosophy statement, and the contact information of three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “Middle School Science Teacher” in the subject line.

The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a 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.

The Speyer Legacy School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and passionate full-time Lower School co-teacher (K-4). The candidate hired will report to the Head of Lower School and will be responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to create a learning environment in support of the school’s mission and curricular goals. The ideal candidate embraces flexibility and possesses creative problem-solving skills, enthusiasm for designing innovative curriculum, and strong interpersonal skills that allow one to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others.

Duties & Responsibilities

In collaboration with a co-teacher:

• Design, document, and implement academically rigorous, interdisciplinary, inquiry-based units and lessons within a scope and sequence which reflect instructional strategies for gifted learners and an understanding of the gifted whole child (students’ interests and abilities, social and emotional needs).

• Establish and sustain classroom procedures and routines that foster psychological safety, belonging, student voice, and a strong sense of community.

• Enhance students’ social skills by integrating social-emotional learning into daily classroom practice. 

• Assess and utilize information on students’ academic, and social-emotional profiles to create responsive learning environments. 

• Collaborate with the Student Support Team to implement learning plans that meet the diverse needs of all students.

• Collaborate with colleagues, across and within disciplines and divisions, to further develop curriculum and design interdisciplinary projects/units of study and to support students.

• Communicate regularly with families about classroom happenings and student progress, including newsletters, conferences, and narrative reports that describe students' profiles, interests, areas of growth, and needs.

• Regularly demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning for both students and colleagues.

• Actively pursue professional growth rooted in individual and schoolwide goals by demonstrating an openness to feedback and reflection.  

• Participate in the school community, including faculty and committee work, and school duties.

• Promote respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as core values of the School, a shared responsibility in partnership with the school community.

• Engage respectfully with students and families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities  

• Deep content knowledge across core subject areas, with a strong knowledge of child development, differentiation, best practices, and current trends in Gifted Education.

• Creativity and innovation in both curriculum and instruction.

• Experience in inquiry-based education and the readers and writers workshop model.

• Commitment to a concept-based, problem-solving, and hands-on approach to math instruction that emphasizes reasoning, mathematical discourse, and multiple solution pathways.

• Demonstrated classroom management skills, including allocating time, space, and materials for most effective learning.

• Skill in creating a learning environment that is challenging, motivating, and developmentally appropriate.

• Versatility and flexibility both within and outside of the classroom, encouraging students and colleagues to think creatively, work collaboratively, embrace failure with a growth mindset, and communicate effectively with others.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ease in effectively prioritizing multiple competing tasks and demands.

• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

•  Commitment to active, responsive collaboration with a co-teacher and team of teachers, including shared planning, open communication and reflection, and collective problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of head teaching experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required; master’s degree and experience in gifted education preferred.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $77,250 - $122,000; a final determination will be based on years of teaching experience.

Hours

• 7:45-3:45 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday

• 7:45-4:45 Tuesday for faculty meetings

• Attendance at evening events such as Curriculum Night, Admissions Open Door Event, and Graduation. 

• As this is a professional position, some preparations will need to take place outside of regular school hours. 

Application Information

To apply please send your resume, cover letter, a one-page educational philosophy statement, and the contact information of at least three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “LS Co-Teacher” in the subject line.

The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a 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.