Chess Instructor | Fall San Francisco, CA

Location:
San Francisco, CA.

Please Note: This vacancy is designated for the Fall season. Our recruitment team is currently conducting interviews for sessions scheduled to start in late summer/early fall.

Preferred availability: Monday 3:15-4:15, Wednesday 2:30-4:30.

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: $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. Classes are scheduled on weekday afternoons, with start times typically falling between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM at various local schools.
• Travel Compensation: Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way.

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students.
• Use the 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; clearly and confidently explain basic strategy and tactics.
• Ability to connect chess problem‑solving to real‑life problem‑solving.
• Reliable personal transportation for travel between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to teach 1–5 classes per week.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols.
• Strong punctuality and time‑management skills.

• Resume: Include relevant experience with children and teaching or tutoring.
• Questionnaire: Required as part of the application.

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

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.