Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards Instructor

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join our after-school enrichment program! If you can make learning fun, create a positive classroom environment, and share the magic of chess with elementary students, this is the perfect side-hustle. Apply today and get paid to teach chess!

Competitive Pay: $55–$75 per class (Typical class time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes which includes pre-class setup, instructional time, and post-class responsibilities)

Flexible Hours: Teach a minimum of 1 class up to a maximum of 5 classes per week. The specific number is based on the availability of classes at local schools in your area. Classes are scheduled on weekday afternoons, with start times typically falling between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM at various local schools

Mileage reimbursement provided for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip), from your home or work location. Work locations are assigned by the manager based on available schools and classes in your area.

Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students. Instructors should be comfortable guiding activities, keeping students engaged, and redirecting behavior when needed

Use our structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship

Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity

Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking

Follow school safety protocols, including supervision during arrival, dismissal, and in-class activities

Travel to various local school sites for each session

Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students

Required Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar)

Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions

Professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor

Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship

Strong grasp of chess fundamentals. You should be able to clearly and confidently explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age-appropriate way

Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving

Reliable personal transportation and the ability to drive between locations

Availability on weekday afternoons, with class start times falling within the 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM window, to teach 1–5 classes per week. The specific number of classes depends on availability at local partner schools

Commitment to implementing school safety protocols to protect students' well-being

Strong punctuality and time-management skills

Application Requirements

Resume: Include a resume detailing your relevant experience, including working with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings, as well as any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience

Questionnaire: As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a required questionnaire related to your interest in the role, your experience working with children, and your qualifications to teach chess, among other topics

Location Requirement: This position is based in Richmond, CA. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must be currently residing in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense

Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.