Tutor - San Jose & San Francisco

About Us

Are you a dedicated actor, educator, or storyteller with a passion for empowering young minds? Do you have a knack for creative storytelling and a desire to make a positive impact on early childhood education? We teach children as young as 3 years old how to play chess entirely through fun and silly stories. You do not need any prior chess experience to be a great tutor.

We have over 100 teachers and tutors conducting lessons for more than 15,000 children each week in New York and Los Angeles. We are expanding to new cities this year and want to bring our unique approach to homes and schools across the Bay Area, focusing on San Francisco and the Peninsula.

Story Time Chess  is looking to hire more storytellers, teachers, and tutors who will teach both in homes and schools. Familiarity with chess is valuable but mastery is not required. If you can tell a story, you can teach chess. You will use our extensive, fun curriculum that includes stories, games, puzzles, and outlined lessons designed for success. We provide a variety of material so you can tailor lessons to each child and each day.

• Independent contractor; schedule lessons as chosen and approved by Story Time Chess .
• Fun, animated, and great with children.
• Heart for hospitality and serving children.
• Driven, entrepreneurial spirit and organized.
• Not afraid to ask for referrals or seek new lesson opportunities (schools, families, local communities, etc.).
• Very responsive to emails, phone calls, and meetings.
• Familiarity with chess is good; mastery is not required.
• Experience as a performing artist, teacher, or early‑childhood professional is a plus.
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• A thorough background check will be required at the time of hire.
• Expect to be responsive and accountable to families and schools, and communicate regularly with the home office in Brooklyn.

Part‑time hours; lessons are scheduled by Story Time Chess  with after‑school weekday and weekend availability. Choose your own hours Monday to Friday and weekends.

San Francisco and Peninsula (Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo) area.

Story Time Chess  is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Hourly pay range: $50–$70 USD.