Chess Teacher

Chess Teacher

Bronx, New York

Bold is building world-class K-12 public schools that challenge and empower every student to excel in college and life. Beginning in Kindergarten, our students develop the intellectual mastery and empowering habits that will prepare them to succeed at the highest levels in all they pursue.

We benchmark ourselves against indicators proven to predict success in college and beyond, and set rigorous standards for academic and personal development to ensure our graduates are prepared to compete and succeed alongside students from the top schools across the U.S.

We set ambitious goals—more ambitious than most think possible—and as a team won't settle until we achieve them. We align on priorities, measure progress, and evaluate our results openly to improve quickly. We own our impact, live our values, and focus intentionally on creating a culture that supports every student, family, and team member to achieve excellence.

As we continue to build our flagship K-12 campus in the Bronx, and lay the foundation for growth, we are searching for extraordinary colleagues to join our team.

Role & Responsibilities

At Bold, student talent classes are an integral part of our program as students explore their interests and develop the skills and habits that will drive success in college and beyond. As a Chess Teacher at Bold, you will ensure that every student experiences a learning environment that inspires a commitment to learning and personal performance alongside values of team, respect, humility, and passion. You will be part of a results-oriented and collaborative team of professionals who are relentless in their pursuit of educational excellence as we build to K-12.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and apply a deep understanding of Bold's goals, vision, and values to build a culture of purpose and impact
• Teach a rigorous Chess curriculum, leading introductory classes at the lower grades and progressing to more advanced instruction at the middle and high school levels
• Drive outcomes for all students by regularly analyzing data, assessing student performance, and implementing high leverage instructional strategies
• Coach and develop students to participate in competitive environments; develop ongoing opportunities for students to compete against peers from other top-performing schools at the local, state, and national levels
• Train with colleagues and school leaders, which includes regularly implementing feedback with grace and urgency in service of student achievement, a values-based school culture, and a positive, professional work environment
• Develop strong relationships with families and students; lead and organize ongoing family events, internal tournaments, and communications that create high levels of investment in academic and personal achievement
• Demonstrate a mission-first mindset to ensure all decisions and actions are rooted in ensuring that all students excel

Qualifications

• 3+ years of teaching experience in a high-performing K-12 setting with a proven track record of success
• Coaching experience in a competitive, college-preparatory environment; experience developing and leading a team to success at national-level tournaments
• Bachelor's degree with an outstanding record of achievement and leadership

Start Date

2026-27 School Year

Compensation

Bold Charter School offers highly competitive compensation, in the top range of comparable positions across New York City charter schools. The starting salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 annually and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bold Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.