Chess Instructor | Winter

Location:

Gilroy, CA

Schedule:

Monday – Friday 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join our after‑school enrichment program. If you love chess and enjoy working with kids, 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, depending on available schools in your area. Classes are scheduled on weekday afternoons, with start times typically falling between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
• Travel Compensation:
  Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip) from your home or work location.

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students, engaging activities, 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols to protect students' well‑being.
• Strong punctuality and time‑management skills.

• 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 Gilroy, 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.