Chess Instructor | Winter

About the Position

Area:
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

Do you love chess? Do you enjoy working with kids? 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: $60–$75 per class (1.5‑hour sessions)
• Flexible
  
  Hours:
  
  Teach 1–5 classes per week, weekday afternoons 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
• Travel Compensation:
  Mileage reimbursement for rides over 15 miles one way

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 elementary students
• Use our structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote sportsmanship
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity
• Encourage problem‑solving, creativity, and critical thinking
• Follow school safety protocols and supervise during arrival, dismissal, and in‑class activities
• Travel to various local school sites and arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students

• Experience working with children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar)
• Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, fun sessions
• Professional, positive, kid‑friendly demeanor
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals and ability to explain concepts age‑appropriately
• Ability to connect chess problem‑solving to real‑life problem‑solving
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to drive between locations
• Availability weekday afternoons 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, capable of teaching 1–5 classes per week
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols with strict adherence to policies
• Strong punctuality and time‑management skills

• Resume detailing relevant experience with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings
• Required questionnaire covering interest, experience, and qualification to teach chess

Staff receive full training and ongoing support, full curriculum and materials, free chess classes, opportunities for advancement, work flexibility, and a great company culture.

Location:

Lake Forest Park, WA. Relocation assistance not provided; candidates must be currently residing in the area or 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.