Chess Instructor

Overview

Location: Richmond, CA 94801

Schedule: Monday – Friday 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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!

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students. Instructors should be comfortable guiding activities, keeping students engaged, 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.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

• Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, friendly, and fun sessions. We seek upbeat, engaging instructors.
• Professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor.
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals. Ability to clearly 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 ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons within the 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM window to teach 1–5 classes per week; number of classes depends on availability at local schools.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols to protect students’ well-being and a strong record of reliability and adherence to safety and school policies.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.

• Resume:
  Include relevant experience with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings, and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Questionnaire:
  Complete a required questionnaire related to your interest in the role, experience with children, and qualifications to teach chess, among other topics.

Location: Richmond, CA. This position is based in Richmond. Relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must be currently residing in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Chess Wizards Instructors receive full training and ongoing support, full curriculum and materials, free chess classes, opportunities for advancement, work flexibility, and a strong company culture.

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.