After-School Chess Coach for Kids | Flexible Hours

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Huntington Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Free chess classes

Opportunities for advancement

Work flexibility

Job summary

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic instructors in Huntington Beach, CA to lead after-school chess classes for elementary students.

You will create a positive classroom environment, guide activities, and deliver a fun, educational experience using our structured curriculum. Onboarding and training occur in the summer with fall teaching; classes typically run 2:00 PM–5:00 PM on weekdays, with 1–5 classes per week.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• Ability to lead a class independently and create engaging, friendly sessions.
• Professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals and ability to explain moves/strategies age-appropriately.
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Weekday afternoon availability to teach 1–5 classes per week.
• Commitment to school safety protocols and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 elementary students.
• Use a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals.
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Follow school safety protocols during arrival, dismissal, and activities.
• Travel to various local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Skills

Experience with children

Engaging teaching

Punctuality

Time management

Reliable transportation

Weekday afternoon availability

Job description

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic instructors in Huntington Beach, CA to lead after-school chess classes for elementary students.

You will create a positive classroom environment, guide activities, and deliver a fun, educational experience using our structured curriculum. Onboarding and training occur in the summer with fall teaching; classes typically run 2:00 PM–5:00 PM on weekdays, with 1–5 classes per week.