Chess Instructor | Winter

Job Overview

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join our after-school enrichment program in Redmond, WA. 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 (class time is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, including pre- and post-class responsibilities)
• Flexible hours:
  Teach a minimum of 1 class up to a maximum of 5 classes per week (weekday afternoons, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM)
• Travel compensation: mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles round trip) from your home or work location

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

• 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 with the ability to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in age‑appropriate ways
• Ability to connect chess problem‑solving to real‑life problem‑solving
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to drive between locations
• Availability on weekday afternoons (2:00 PM–5:00 PM window) to teach 1–5 classes per week, depending on school schedules
• Strong punctuality and time‑management skills
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols to protect students’ well‑being

• Resume detailing relevant experience with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings
• Questionnaire about your interest in the role, experience working with children, and qualifications to teach chess

Position is based in Redmond, WA. 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.