After-School Chess Coach for Kids | Flexible Hours

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay per class

Flexible hours

Travel compensation

Job summary

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic instructors for our after-school enrichment program in Menlo Park, CA. You will lead fun, interactive chess classes for elementary students using our structured curriculum and promote good sportsmanship.

Carry out 1–5 classes per week on weekday afternoons (2:00 PM–5:00 PM), with mileage reimbursement for travel exceeding 15 miles. Competitive pay per class ($55-$75) and full training support are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings.
• Ability to lead a class independently while creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
• Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor.
• Desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals and ability to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics for kids.
• Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons (2:00 PM–5:00 PM) to teach 1–5 classes per week.
• Commitment to school safety protocols and reliability.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10-15 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 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.

Skills

Group instruction

Independent class leadership

Kid-friendly demeanor

Chess fundamentals explanation

Problem-solving awareness

Reliable transportation

Weekday afternoon availability

Safety and protocols

Punctuality

Job description

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic instructors for our after-school enrichment program in Menlo Park, CA. You will lead fun, interactive chess classes for elementary students using our structured curriculum and promote good sportsmanship.

Carry out 1–5 classes per week on weekday afternoons (2:00 PM–5:00 PM), with mileage reimbursement for travel exceeding 15 miles. Competitive pay per class ($55-$75) and full training support are provided.